used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those of Caracalla are a typical example.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BATHS.
BATHSnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading AT THE BATHS.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
Caracalla
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From this reading Those of Caracalla are a typical example.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Those of Caracalla are a typical example.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
ten 10s
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
mouldering
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From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BATHS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those of Caracalla are a typical example.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading They covered an area of fifteen hundred by twelve hundred and fifty feet, the surrounding grounds being a mile in circumference.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Those of Caracalla are a typical example.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nothing can give one a more striking conception of Roman life under the Empire than the size, number, and magnificence of the public baths.
precisely as stated
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They formed a perfect wilderness of stately halls, and corridors, and chambers, the very mouldering remains of which strike one with astonishment.
