used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
Boethiusnoun
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 Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
Cethegus
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From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
conciliationnounUS /kənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
heirsnounUS /erz/
plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
set down according to a plan
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
engage in
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
mediationnounUS /ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/
a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
not any; not one
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
and nothing more
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
accept an excuse for
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
Queen-regent
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From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
recurring again and again
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return 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 Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
Rusticiana
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From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
Rusticiana's
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From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
Theodoric
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From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
ThereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
precisely as stated
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading That same day the inhabitants of the villa entered upon their journey to Ravenna.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Therein the widow of Boethius declared, "that by the mediation of the Prefect of Rome, she was now ready to accept the repeated invitation to return to court.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She did not accept it as an act of pardon, but of conciliation; as a sign that the heirs of Theodoric wished to make amends for the injustice done to the deceased."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cethegus sent a courier forward with a letter from Rusticiana to the Queen-regent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This proud letter was written from Rusticiana's very heart, and Cethegus knew that such a step would do no harm, and would only exclude any suspicious construction that might be laid upon the sudden change in her sentiments.
