used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
speak to
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
(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 Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
in addition
From this reading The Bishops Hypatius and Demetrius from the Eastern Empire were also present.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
BishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The Bishops Hypatius and Demetrius from the Eastern Empire were also present.
ByzantineadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/
of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
DemetriusnounUS /dɪˈmiːtriəs/
son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)
From this reading The Bishops Hypatius and Demetrius from the Eastern Empire were also present.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The Bishops Hypatius and Demetrius from the Eastern Empire were also present.
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The Bishops Hypatius and Demetrius from the Eastern Empire were also present.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Bishops Hypatius and Demetrius from the Eastern Empire were also present.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
Hypatius
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From this reading The Bishops Hypatius and Demetrius from the Eastern Empire were also present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
Petros
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From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Bishops Hypatius and Demetrius from the Eastern Empire were also present.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
rhetoriciannounUS /ˌretərˈɪʃən/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I protest loudly and solemnly, in the name of the Emperor, against all secret acts of cunning or force which may have been practised against the noble lady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
the words that are spoken
From this reading Great excitement, mixed with alarm and anger, was visible on all faces, as Petros, the rhetorician, concluded his address in these words:
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading A few days after these occurrences, there were assembled in the apartments of the Byzantine ambassador at Ravenna a number of distinguished Romans of worldly and ecclesiastical rank.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is for this reason, reverend bishops of the East and West, and you, noble Romans, that I have assembled you here.
