adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
arrogated
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From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
CaesarsnounUS /ˈsiːzərz/
plural of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
Colonna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
knighthoodnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
Laterannoun
the site in Rome containing the church of Rome and the Lateran Palace
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
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 It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
Orsini
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
Rienzi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the Capitol to the Lateran swept, in long procession, all that Rome boasted of noble, of fair, and brave.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
TwentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had been a singular privilege, arrogated by the people of Rome, to confer upon their citizens the order of knighthood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Rienzi, who designed it as the prelude to a more important ceremony, claimed from the Romans a similar distinction.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading With the following twilight, Rome was summoned to the commencement of the most magnificent spectacle the Imperial City had witnessed since the fall of the Caesars.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Twenty years before, a Colonna and an Orsini had received this popular honour.
