adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
Amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
ArmedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
BaronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
Catos
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From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
conspiraciesnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsiz/
plural of “conspiracy” — a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
hirelings
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From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
LegionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
PapaladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪpəl/
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
quelledadjectiveUS /kweld/
subdued or overcome
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
reunitedverbUS /ˌriːuːˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
Rienzi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
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 These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading The Senator smothered his disgust--he had learned at last to know that the age of the Catos was no more.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With the insolence so peculiar to a race that has once been great, each Roman said, “Am I not better than a German?--Pay me, then, accordingly.”
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Armed in the defence of their own institutions, he thus trusted to establish amongst her own citizens the only soldiery requisite for Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These formidable conspiracies quelled, the Barons nearly subdued, and three parts of the Papal territory reunited to Rome, Rienzi now deemed he might safely execute one of his favourite projects for the preservation of the liberties of his native city; and this was to raise and organize in each quarter of Rome a Roman Legion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But so base were the tools with which this great man was condemned to work out his noble schemes, that none could be found to serve their own country, without a pay equal to that demanded by foreign hirelings.
