used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
(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 Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
armingnounUS /ˈɑːrmɪŋ/
the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
armourers
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From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
arsenalsnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəlz/
plural of “arsenal” — all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
Avarians
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From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
BulgariansnounUS /bəlˈɡeriənz/
plural of “bulgarian” — a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Therefore the King, supported by his friends and generals, had work enough on his hands.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
at any time
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
exigence
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From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Therefore the King, supported by his friends and generals, had work enough on his hands.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
garrisons
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From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Therefore the King, supported by his friends and generals, had work enough on his hands.
Gepidae
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From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Therefore the King, supported by his friends and generals, had work enough on his hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
ten 10s
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore the King, supported by his friends and generals, had work enough on his hands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
regulatingnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
the act of controlling or directing according to rule
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
smithsnounUS /smɪθs/
plural of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Therefore the King, supported by his friends and generals, had work enough on his hands.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
Theodahad
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From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
Theodoric's
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From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore the King, supported by his friends and generals, had work enough on his hands.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
threefoldadjectiveUS /ˈθriːfoʊld/
three times as great or many
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
treacherouslyadverb
in a disloyal and faithless manner
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
soldiers collectively
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
unceasinglyadverb
with unflagging resolve
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
which person or people
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As, week by week, and day by day, larger or smaller divisions of the Gothic troops which had been treacherously sent to the frontiers by Theodahad, returned to the city, the King was unceasingly occupied in arming, training, and regulating the whole army, which was gradually to be brought to the number of a hundred and fifty thousand.
Witichis
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From this reading Meanwhile King Witichis, in his armed city of Ravenna, displayed all the arts and activity of an experienced general.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Therefore the King, supported by his friends and generals, had work enough on his hands.
workshopsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːps/
plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading The arsenals and docks were emptied; immense magazines were built in the city, and, between the threefold walls, endless rows of workshops were erected for smiths and armourers of all kinds, who were obliged to labour day and night, in order to satisfy the demands of the ever increasing army, and the eager exigence of the King.
a late time of life
From this reading For Theodoric's reign had been extremely peaceful; the garrisons of the frontier provinces had alone seen active service against the Gepidae, Bulgarians, and Avarians; and during a peace of more than thirty years the regulations of the army had become somewhat rusty.
