A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D. 121. His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome. Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings. His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.”
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading “His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.”
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From this reading 121.
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From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
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From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
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From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
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From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
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From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
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From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
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From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
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From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
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From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
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From this reading His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings.
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From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome.
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