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From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
Angelo
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From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
being joined in close association
From this reading Every event of Roman history, from Adrian to our time, is connected with this monument.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
Corinne
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From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
increase twofold
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
edifices
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From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Every event of Roman history, from Adrian to our time, is connected with this monument.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every event of Roman history, from Adrian to our time, is connected with this monument.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every event of Roman history, from Adrian to our time, is connected with this monument.
funerealadjective
suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
Goths
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From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Every event of Roman history, from Adrian to our time, is connected with this monument.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
inutilitynoun
the quality of having no practical use
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Every event of Roman history, from Adrian to our time, is connected with this monument.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
prisonsnounUS /ˈprɪzənz/
plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Every event of Roman history, from Adrian to our time, is connected with this monument.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
St
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From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
surroundsnounUS /sərˈaʊndz/
plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every event of Roman history, from Adrian to our time, is connected with this monument.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On the top is seen an angel of bronze with a naked sword[7], and in the interior the most cruel prisons are contrived.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On their way to St Peter's they stopped before the castle of St Angelo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
belonging to which person
From this reading "There," said Corinne, "is one of those edifices whose exterior is most original; this is the tomb of Adrian, which, changed into a fortress by the Goths, bears the double character of its first and second destination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Built for the dead, an impenetrable enclosure surrounds it; and, nevertheless, the living have added something hostile to it by the external fortifications, which form a contrast with the silence and noble inutility of a funereal monument.
