Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For the family of Boethius, who had been executed as a traitor, had been banished the capital.

not being in a specified place

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

giving an advantage

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

(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 He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For the family of Boethius, who had been executed as a traitor, had been banished the capital.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading For the family of Boethius, who had been executed as a traitor, had been banished the capital.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the family of Boethius, who had been executed as a traitor, had been banished the capital.

a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading For the family of Boethius, who had been executed as a traitor, had been banished the capital.

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From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

a female human offspring

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was no easy task.

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From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

put to death as punishment

From this reading For the family of Boethius, who had been executed as a traitor, had been banished the capital.

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From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

a social unit living together

From this reading For the family of Boethius, who had been executed as a traitor, had been banished the capital.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

obtain

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

absolutely essential

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no easy task.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

more often or more frequently

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

on one occasion

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

carry out

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was no easy task.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading For the family of Boethius, who had been executed as a traitor, had been banished the capital.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

the act of using

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

in a hearty manner

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In order to gain and support this influence, it can easily be understood that Cethegus was forced to be more at court, and oftener absent from Rome, than was advantageous for his interests in that city.

which person or people

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Many Gothic nobles had left the court in anger, and it was necessary to replace their wives in their office near the Queen; and Cethegus determined to use this opportunity to bring Rusticiana, the daughter of Symmachus and wife of Boethius, once more to court.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He therefore endeavoured to bring persons into close connection with the Queen, who would, in part, take his place, warmly defend his interests, and keep him _au fait_ of all that passed in the court of Ravenna.