used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
(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 A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
Athalaric's
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From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
Camilla's
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From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Gothelindis, on the contrary, sunned herself in the glory of her new rank.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The revel lasted until deep into the night.
dignitariesnounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/
plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
a state of high honor
From this reading Gothelindis, on the contrary, sunned herself in the glory of her new rank.
Gothelindis
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From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
Goths
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From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gothelindis, on the contrary, sunned herself in the glory of her new rank.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Gothelindis, on the contrary, sunned herself in the glory of her new rank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gothelindis, on the contrary, sunned herself in the glory of her new rank.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The revel lasted until deep into the night.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The revel lasted until deep into the night.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The revel lasted until deep into the night.
not any; not one
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gothelindis, on the contrary, sunned herself in the glory of her new rank.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Gothelindis, on the contrary, sunned herself in the glory of her new rank.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading The revel lasted until deep into the night.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading The new King, no friend of the cup, or of barbaric revelry, had retired early.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
sunned
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From this reading Gothelindis, on the contrary, sunned herself in the glory of her new rank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
Theodahad
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From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The revel lasted until deep into the night.
under normal conditions
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A splendid banquet, at which all the Roman and Gothic dignitaries of the court and city were present, enlivened the old palace and the usually quiet gardens, with which we have become acquainted as the scene of Athalaric's and Camilla's loves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The very same day Theodahad and Gothelindis were crowned with the ancient crown of the Goths.
