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From this reading 21.
acclaimverbUS /əˈkleɪm/
praise vociferously
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
(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 Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
bloodshotadjective
(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
Caius
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From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
Caligulanoun
Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
Cæsar
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From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
ECCLESIASTESnoun
an Old Testament book consisting of reflections on the vanity of human life; is traditionally attributed to Solomon but probably was written about 250 BC
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
every person
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
goeth
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From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
ill-health
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From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
Julius
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From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
knoweth
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From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
on one occasion
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
and nothing more
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
praefect
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From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
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 Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
cut with a saw
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
having a supporting base
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Caius Julius Cæsar Caligula was in excellent spirits, smiling and nodding to those around him and to his people all the time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
at the time that
From this reading Only once had he frowned, when, looking behind him, he saw that the praefect of Rome had remained standing when everyone knelt to acclaim the Cæsar.
which person or people
From this reading "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth."--ECCLESIASTES III.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His face certainly looked sallow and his eyes were bloodshot, but this may have been due to ill-health, for without doubt his temper was of the best.
