adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
alienationnounUS /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/
the feeling of being alienated from other people
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
barbarismnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
a brutal barbarous savage act
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
BEATA
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From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
DanubenounUS /ˈdænjuːb/
the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
eventualadjectiveUS /əˈventʃuːəl/
expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
Illusively
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From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
incapacitynounUS /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/
lack of intellectual power
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
kingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
MeantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Meantime Italy had armed itself once more, in haste, and the imperial brothers set forth for the Alps.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
URBS
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From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
vanguardnounUS /ˈvænɡɑːrd/
the leading units moving at the head of an army
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enemy on the Danube was, indeed, but the vanguard of the mighty invading hosts of the fifth century.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The kingdom of Christ was to grow up in a somewhat false alienation from the light and beauty of the kingdom of nature, of the natural man, with a partly mistaken tradition concerning it, and an incapacity, as it might almost seem at times, for eventual reconciliation thereto.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading BEATA URBS “Many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see.”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Illusively repressed just now, those confused movements along the northern boundary of the Empire were destined to unite triumphantly at last, in the barbarism, which, powerless to destroy the Christian church, was yet to suppress for a time the achieved culture of the pagan world.
