used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
anew
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
astersnounUS /ˈæstərz/
plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
BastionnounUS /ˈbæstʃən/
a group that defends a principle
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
besporting
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From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
CounsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
deep-blue
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From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
Erastus
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From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
excommunicationnounUS /ˌekskəmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the state of being excommunicated
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
JuristsnounUS /ˈdʒʊrɪsts/
plural of “jurist” — a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
Kurfuerst's
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From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
lindens
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From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
ProfessorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
repealingverbUS /riˈpiːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “repeal” — cancel officially
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
the season of growth
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
make square
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
confined on all sides
From this reading A deep-blue September sky looked down on the beauteous square surrounded by palaces.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After some time Erastus himself was led out of his prison across the court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
trellis-work
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From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The Rector of the University, two Professors of theology and two Jurists had entered into the Kurfuerst's study to consult as to the advisability of receiving Erastus again as Church Counsellor and of repealing the sentence of excommunication.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A religious discussion was being held in the new court of the Castle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The lindens on the Bastion were already turning yellow, the asters bloomed in the beds surrounding the spring, the sparrows were besporting themselves in the trellis-work, and were fighting over the ripening grapes.
