adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
alsnounUS /ælz/
thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
auf
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
Cambyses
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From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
DirectlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
dort
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
ElsnounUS /elz/
plural of “el” — angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
erden
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
Eva
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From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
Executioner'snounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənərz/
possessive form of “executioner” — an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
Feldt
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
flayedverbUS /fleɪd/
past form of “flay” — strip the skin off
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
fresconounUS /ˈfreskoʊ/
a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
geurtheilt
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
irnoun
a heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
Leben
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
Lowen
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From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
NurembergnounUS /ˈnʊrəmbərɡ/
a city in southeastern Germany; site of Allied trials of Nazi war criminals (1945-46)
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
PersianounUS /ˈpɜːrʒə/
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
ReallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
Sisamnes
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
TrajannounUS /ˈtreɪdʒən/
Roman Emperor and adoptive son of Nerva; extended the Roman Empire to the east and conducted an extensive program of building (53-117)
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
Urtel
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
werden
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another picture represented this lofty throne, on which sat the ruler of Persia dispensing justice.
WhilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The subject of a third was the Roman army interrupted in its march by the order of the Emperor Trajan, that he might have time to hear a widow's accusation of the murderer of her son and to punish the criminal.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Whilst Eva, completely absorbed in herself, was forming this resolution, Els, panting for breath, stood at the open window under the ceiling of the Council chamber, gazing down and listening to the sounds from beneath.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Really "Lowen."]--before the eyes of King Cambyses, in order to cover the judgment seat with his skin.
woldt
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From this reading Directly opposite to her was the inscription "Feldt Urtel auf erden, als ir dort woldt geurtheilt werden," in the German and Latin languages, and below this motto, urging the magistrates to justice, was a large fresco representing the unjust judge Sisamnes being flayed by an executioner in the costume of the Nuremberg Leben-- [Executioner's assistant.
