used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
(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 cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
Apenninesnoun
a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
apostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
Asisum
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From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
ByzantineadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/
of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
a female human offspring
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
Eugubium
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From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
frescoesnounUS /ˈfreskoʊz/
plural of “fresco” — a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
death of a person
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
mosaicsnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪks/
plural of “mosaic” — art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
Perusia
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From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
Petra
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From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
quadranglenoun
a four-sided polygon
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
RevelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
shrubberies
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From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
St
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From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A cool arched passage ran round all its four sides, decorated in the grave Byzantine style, with statues of the apostles, mosaics, and frescoes on a golden background.
symbolicadjectiveUS /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
Taginae
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From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
Valerius
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From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was situated at the foot of the Apennines, to the northeast of Perusia and Asisum, and to the south of Petra and Eugubium, upon a rocky precipice above the little town of Taginae.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the peaceful light of late afternoon shone the chapel and convent which Valerius had built in order to release his daughter from the service of the Church.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cloister, built of the dark red stone of the neighbourhood, enclosed in its quadrangle a quiet garden, green with shrubberies.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading This ornamentation consisted in symbolic pictures from the sacred writings, especially from the Revelations of St. John, the favourite Gospel of that time.
