used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
Amalaswintha
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From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
Amelung
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From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
atonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
Cassiodorus
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From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
Cethegus
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From this reading Cethegus had judged rightly.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
a female human offspring
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
divisible by two
From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
set up or found
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
Goths
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From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
ItaliansnounUS /ˌɪˈtæljənz/
plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Cethegus had judged rightly.
immediately past
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
manifestonounUS /ˌmænəˈfestoʊ/
a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
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 Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
oL
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From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
reproaches
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From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Cethegus had judged rightly.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
try to get or reach
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
estrangement from god
From this reading Amalaswintha had felt her conscience oppressed by many a folly, and even by deadly sin.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
Theodahad
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From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
Theodoric
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From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The morning after the events before described, a manifesto announced to the astonished inhabitants of Ravenna that the daughter of Theodoric had resigned the crown in favour of her cousin Theodahad, the last male scion oL the House of Amelung.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Italians and Goths were summoned to swear the oath of allegiance to their new sovereign.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Noble natures seek consolation and atonement in sacrifice and self-denial; and the unhappy woman had been much affected by the reproaches of her daughter and Cassiodorus; therefore the Prefect had found her in a mood favourable for the reception of his advice.
