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Dog of Pompeii
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| trappings | ornamental coverings or decorations |
| the Caesar | the Emperor |
| forum | the public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city |
| camphor | a strong smelling substance used to keep moths away |
| promenade | a public place for walking and socializing |
| barometer | an instrument for measuring the pressure of air and predicting weather changes |
| cameo | s piece of jewelry with a picture carved on it |
| dislodge | to move from a settled position |
| pumice | lightweight rocks from lava |
| sulphur | a pale yellow substance that produces a choking fume when burned |
| mosaics | designs formed from inlaid pieces of stone or glass |
| emerge | to come into view |
| Pompeii | ancient city and site of eruption of Mr. Vesuvius |