adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Also it stood alone, bounded by four streets.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also it stood alone, bounded by four streets.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Also it stood alone, bounded by four streets.
Brinnaria
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From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Also it stood alone, bounded by four streets.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
CompletelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
domiciled
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From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
PalacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
PalatinenounUS /ˈpælətaɪn/
any of various important officials in ancient Rome
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
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 Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
scoopedverbUS /skuːpt/
past form of “scoop” — take out or up with or as if with a scoop
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Also it stood alone, bounded by four streets.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Also it stood alone, bounded by four streets.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
Vestals
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From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Brinnaria found herself actually domiciled in the House of the Vestals she experienced an odd mingling of awe and elation.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides, it gained much dignity from its location, near the southeast corner of the great Forum of Rome, that most famous of all city squares, and under the very shadow of the Imperial Palace, the walls of which towered nearly three hundred feet above it, where it crouched as it were, on a site scooped out of the huge flank of the Palatine Hill.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The mere size of it was impressive, for it was nearly two hundred feet wide and almost four hundred feet long.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Completely as it was dominated by the enormous bulk of the Palace it yet looked very large, having three lofty stories.
