used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Heathen gods and goddesses floated proudly above.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
bed-chamber
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From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
consulsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəlz/
plural of “consul” — a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
EmperorsnounUS /ˈempərərz/
plural of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere reigned the same oppressive magnificence.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Heathen gods and goddesses floated proudly above.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
goddessesnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəsɪz/
plural of “goddess” — a female deity
From this reading Heathen gods and goddesses floated proudly above.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Heathen gods and goddesses floated proudly above.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
HeathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Heathen gods and goddesses floated proudly above.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Everywhere reigned the same oppressive magnificence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Everywhere reigned the same oppressive magnificence.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Heathen gods and goddesses floated proudly above.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Everywhere reigned the same oppressive magnificence.
reliefsnounUS /riˈliːfs/
plural of “relief” — the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
unusual or striking
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
not in physical motion
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
superabundantadjective
most excessively abundant
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
Theodoric's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The extreme simplicity of the Gothic King's couch formed a remarkable contrast to all this pomp.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The superabundant reliefs of the walls and the gilded ornamentation of the ceiling still pictured the victories and triumphal processions of Roman consuls and emperors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Theodoric's bed-chamber, which had served the same purpose under the Emperors, was decorated with the heavy splendour of late Roman style.
