used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
Caerleon's
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From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
informallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməli/
without formality
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
LegislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
regalianounUS /rɪˈɡeɪljə/
paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
renovationnounUS /ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/
the act of improving by renewing and restoring
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
St
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From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
carry out
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
Tatarjé
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From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
Thraciannoun
an inhabitant of ancient Thrace
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Many circumstances seemed to combine to enable the ceremony to take place under the happiest auspices.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading An income was voted him from the public funds, and the title of Prince, already conferred informally by the people, granted him by a royal proclamation.
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 outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the Thracian capital preparations were now being made a second time for the King’s coronation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The outer walls of the chapel of St Peter had risen from their ashes in the courtyard of the palace, and the decoration of the interior was almost complete; while the crown and other regalia had been subjected to a process of renovation, and were ready for service, though somewhat shorn of their original splendour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyril had been duly presented to the Legislative Assembly as Caerleon’s heir after the visit to Tatarjé, and the announcement was received with acclamation.
