The Senate bestowed on Octavian the title Augustus, chosen by himself. From Wordnik.com. [c. Augustus and the Principate] Reference
Without a word Augustus corked the whiskey bottle, retrieved his hat, and went outside. From Wordnik.com. [Comanche Moon] Reference
On this victory he was saluted imperator by the senate, who conferred on him the title Augustus, B.C. From Wordnik.com. [Smith's Bible Dictionary] Reference
The use of the title Augustus, conferred on Octavian in 27, puts the earliest possible date two years later. From Wordnik.com. [The Student's Companion to Latin Authors] Reference
BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. From Wordnik.com. [Nothingandall] Reference
"What sovereigns have adopted a disguised form of the name Augustus?". From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Memoirs of Jacques Casanova] Reference
You may be interested in Augustus Pugin, somewhat of a Catholic counterpart to William Morris. From Wordnik.com. [Favorite Things: William Morris prints] Reference
Augustus is the only Wooden finalist whose team advanced to this weekend's Final Four in Indianapolis. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Five finalists named for women's Wooden Award] Reference
Entering her fifth season, Augustus is the league's all-time leader at 21.2 points per game for her career. From Wordnik.com. [Lynx's Seimone Augustus aims to put scary surgery in past] Reference
Everyone calls Augustus 'Gus', just as everyone called Dominick 'Nick' - that's the way things go in these E-Z-Peel romans-a-clef. From Wordnik.com. [PopMatters] Reference
"Augustus" - banished the legions from Italy to the distant frontiers, and proclaimed the dawning of a new and universal era of peace. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
Octavius, usually called Augustus, which was one of his titles. From Wordnik.com. [Introductory American History] Reference
Augustus, which is commonly called the Golden Age of Latin poetry. From Wordnik.com. [Handbook of Universal Literature From the Best and Latest Authorities] Reference
You will find two tin boxes, containing papers labelled Augustus P. Flint. From Wordnik.com. [Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill] Reference
He was called Augustus Caesar, and he gave the Jews another king called Herod. From Wordnik.com. [The Good Shepherd A Life of Christ for Children] Reference
Nativity in the 41st year of Augustus, that is to say, 3 years b. c., or a.u. c. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux] Reference
Street of the Tombs, which led to, or formed part of, the suburb called Augustus Felix. From Wordnik.com. [Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life] Reference
He was now first called Augustus (a name I have hitherto used as that by which he is best known in history.). From Wordnik.com. [Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome $b to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. $c By Wm. C. Taylor.] Reference
Augustus Caesar, before he was called Augustus, did not bear and never could have borne, the name of Octavianus: the son of. From Wordnik.com. [Tacitus and Bracciolini The Annals Forged in the XVth Century] Reference
Because he was so young, people gave the name Augustus a diminutive twist — Augustulus, the emperor was called: “little Augustus.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Road from Ravenna] Reference
27 BC: Octavian in granted the title 'Augustus' - meaning 'lofty' or 'serene' - by the Roman senate. From Wordnik.com. [Why Now?] Reference
Caesar Augustus is not dead. From Wordnik.com. [CHRISTMAS, 2008] Reference
“Augustus,” he said, imagining no doubt that I didn’t like being called Augustus. From Wordnik.com. [The Hanging Tree] Reference
"Augustus," however, is probably a nod in the direction of The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, and perhaps C. From Wordnik.com. [The Little Professor:] Reference
Miss Wilkins's "Augustus" was moved with her from Brattleboro, Vt., after her father's death and when she went to Randolph, Mass., to live. From Wordnik.com. [Concerning Cats My Own and Some Others] Reference
The name Augustus means exalted one. From Wordnik.com. [Godzdogz] Reference
The "Augustus" tower stands at 27 stories and opened in 2008. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
The "Augustus" tower stands at 27 stories and opened in 2008. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
He would not be named "Augustus" by the Roman Senate until 27 BC. From Wordnik.com. [Egyptology News] Reference
She called him by his name, "Augustus," in a kindly tone, remarking, that Lady Charlotte had persecuted him dreadfully. From Wordnik.com. [Sandra Belloni — Complete] Reference
"Augustus," said the Major, "you may sit upon the seat with the driver. From Wordnik.com. [The Depot Master] Reference
Augustus is not a heathen -- he has excellent principles. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
MONTAGNE: So in the beginning, there was an Augustus Juilliard. From Wordnik.com. [The Venerable Juilliard, Turning 100] Reference
HOFFMAN: There was an Augustus Juilliard, but that was not in the beginning. From Wordnik.com. [The Venerable Juilliard, Turning 100] Reference
The tableau was made by Augustus the Strong's court jeweler, Johann Melchior Dinglinger. From Wordnik.com. [A Storehouse of Riches] Reference
"Augustus" on the www. bungie.net forums: "Halo Legends is an abomination that must be cleansed. From Wordnik.com. [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference
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