Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

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

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

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From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "At my post, as was my duty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

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

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

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From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "At my post, as was my duty.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading At the Gate of St. Paul."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

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From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

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

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

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

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

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From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

immediately past

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "At my post, as was my duty.

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

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading At the Gate of St. Paul."

(Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading "At my post, as was my duty.

a chief officer or chief magistrate

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

housing available for people to live in

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

express in speech

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

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

From this reading At the Gate of St. Paul."

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Do you know that, last night, one of my best leaders, Perseus the archon and the brother of Johannes here, left the city and has not been seen since?"

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

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

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

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

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

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

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

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

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

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

in or at the place that

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"

during the time that

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While the King of the Goths communicated this plan to his friends, Cethegus, in the early morning, was summoned to speak with Belisarius and Johannes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Prefect of Rome," cried the general in a severe tone, as Cethegus entered his quarters, "where were you last night?"