CLAS 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Oppidum, Pompey, Accusative Case
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In italia multos annos fuerant reges = there had been kinds in italy for many years. *when used with present tense, this indicates action that has been going on for some time and is still. *when used with imperfect tense, this indicates action that had been going on for some time and was still. Ablative of time when (used with on or at) Ea nocte pompeius oppidum cepit = on that night pompei seized the town. Ablative of time within which (used with within or in)