used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
(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 For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
Bosphorus
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From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
Chrysoceras
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From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
edifices
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From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
at any time
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
GLORIESnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
coins made of gold
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
grandestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændəst/
superlative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
engage in
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
patriciansnounUS /pəˈtrɪʃənz/
plural of “patrician” — a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
Propontis
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From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
revenuesnounUS /ˈrevənuːz/
plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
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 THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
confined on all sides
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
unrivalledadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
someone who visits
From this reading THE GLORIES OF THE EAST At Rome everything reminded a visitor of past greatness.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading After their arrival the Roman patricians had to wait some days for an audience with the Emperor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Her unrivalled position on the shores of the Propontis, her harbour of Chrysoceras (or the "Golden Horn"), and the beautiful wooded shores of the Bosphorus surrounded her with every charm and every luxury, and combined to make the city of Constantinople the most splendid capital ever raised by genius commanding unlimited resources.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Constantinople, on the other hand, was the new Rome, the grandest and most magnificent city in the world.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading For nearly three centuries the revenues of the empire had been lavished upon her edifices, all the treasures of art had been brought from far and near to adorn her palaces and theatres, and her churches were decorated with marble and gold and every precious material the earth could yield.
