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"Unto Caesar"

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
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And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.
She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
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"Unto Caesar"

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of "Unto Caesar" is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
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And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
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Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.
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She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

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Claudius noun US /ˈklɔːdiəs/

Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)

From this reading “She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.”

Dea noun US /diː/

federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations

From this reading “And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.”

dismissed adjective US /dɪˈsmɪst/

having lost your job

From this reading “And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.”

existed verb US /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading “She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.”

nursed adjective US /nɜːrst/

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading “She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.”

privileged adjective US /ˈprɪvlədʒd/

blessed with privileges

From this reading “Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.”

psalm noun US /sɑːlm/

one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

From this reading “"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.”

wizened adjective US /ˈwaɪzənd/

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading “She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.”

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AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

attendverbUS /əˈtend/

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

breastnounUS /brest/

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

ClaudiusnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/

Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

DeanounUS /diː/

federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/

having lost your job

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

Flavia

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

foolnounUS /fuːl/

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/

an old form of “has”

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/

conformity or harmony

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

Licinia

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

Octavius

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From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/

blessed with privileges

From this reading Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.

proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

PSALMnounUS /sɑːlm/

one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

tire-women

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

XIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.

Chapter 7 of "Unto Caesar" by Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy holds 164 sentences, grouped into 33 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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