used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROMAN HOLIDAY.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Others were sweeping the sand of the arena to a smooth and even surface.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
blood-stained
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From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
ColiseumnounUS /ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm/
an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
divisible by two
From this reading Others were sweeping the sand of the arena to a smooth and even surface.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
freedmannounUS /ˈfriːdmən/
a person who has been freed from slavery
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
Fulvus
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From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
HOLIDAYnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A ROMAN HOLIDAY.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
Others
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From this reading Others were sweeping the sand of the arena to a smooth and even surface.
podiumnounUS /ˈpoʊdiəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
ROMANadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading A ROMAN HOLIDAY.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Others were sweeping the sand of the arena to a smooth and even surface.
sanguinaryadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Others were sweeping the sand of the arena to a smooth and even surface.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Others were sweeping the sand of the arena to a smooth and even surface.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Others were sweeping the sand of the arena to a smooth and even surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Others were sweeping the sand of the arena to a smooth and even surface.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many cart loads of fresh sand were heaped around the base of the podium, for the ghastly purpose of being spread upon the blood-stained surface after each act of the sanguinary drama of the day.
velarium
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
which person or people
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some at the very summit of the building, with much shouting and pulling of ropes, were stretching the great _velarium_ or awning, as a protection from the rays of the sun.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Early next morning the army of slaves who had charge of the Coliseum, under the direction of Fulvus, the freedman, were hard at work.
