used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Theodoric's banner was fixed before the mouth of this chasm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Theodoric's banner was fixed before the mouth of this chasm.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A block of lava, covered with the skin of the black tiger, formed his last throne.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
not accessible to view
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A block of lava, covered with the skin of the black tiger, formed his last throne.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Theodoric's banner was fixed before the mouth of this chasm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
Goths
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From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
immediately past
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Theodoric's banner was fixed before the mouth of this chasm.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
go across or through
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
RavinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading A block of lava, covered with the skin of the black tiger, formed his last throne.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
Teja
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From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
Theodoric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
Theodoric's
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From this reading Theodoric's banner was fixed before the mouth of this chasm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Theodoric's banner was fixed before the mouth of this chasm.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading A block of lava, covered with the skin of the black tiger, formed his last throne.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading A block of lava, covered with the skin of the black tiger, formed his last throne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A purple mantle, stretched upon four spears, formed the dark curtain to the rocky chamber which the last King of the Goths had chosen for his royal hall.
VesuviusnounUS /vəˈsuːviəs/
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theodoric's banner was fixed before the mouth of this chasm.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Above the narrow pass on Vesuvius, which we will call the Ravine of the Goths, a small but deep chasm had been formed by the black blocks of lava.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A block of lava, covered with the skin of the black tiger, formed his last throne.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within it King Teja had concealed the most sacred possession of the nation--the corpse of King Theodoric and the royal treasure.
