Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

anew

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

(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 King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

in addition

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

Byzantine general under Justinian I; he recovered former Roman territories in northern Africa and fought against the Persians

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

keep company with; hang out with

From this reading "This will be a fateful day," said Witichis to his consort.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

a man from your own country

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading "This will be a fateful day," said Witichis to his consort.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

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 later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Pray to Heaven for peace."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

of great significance or value

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

immediately past

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "Pray to Heaven for peace."

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

with speed

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This will be a fateful day," said Witichis to his consort.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

being without an escort

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The arrival of the last reinforcements had been reported, and Guntharis and Hildebad were also expected to return with the reply of Belisarius to the proposal of peace.

which person or people

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "This will be a fateful day," said Witichis to his consort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading King Witichis himself came to fetch the Queen with all his court, for a most important council of war was to be held in his tent.

people who are wounded

From this reading A few days later Mataswintha again repaired to the camp, this time unaccompanied by Aspa, for the latter never stirred, by day or night, from the bedside of her wounded countryman, who was rapidly recovering under her careful nursing.