1878
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From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
1879
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From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
59
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From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
60
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From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
9
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From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
aet
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From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
All-father's
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From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
Apenninesnoun
a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
BoastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chief of the Vatican!
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
HeirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
the force of workers available
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
subject to death
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
any competition
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
on the contrary
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
ROMANadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
express in words
From this reading Say rather, in the jostling mortal race He first doth look on the All-father's face.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
VaticannounUS /ˈvætɪkən/
the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City
From this reading Chief of the Vatican!
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
which person or people
From this reading Heir of the Peter who his Lord denied, Not of the faith which that offence might hide, Boast not, "I live, while he is coldly laid."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A ROMAN WINTER 1878-1879; _aet._ 59-60 JANUARY 9, 1878 A voice of sorrow shakes the solemn pines Within the borders of the Apennines; A sombre vision veils the evening red, A shuddering whisper says: the King is dead.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Low lies he near the throne That strange desert and fortune made his own; And at his life's completion, from his birth In one fair record, men recount his worth.
