used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
(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 IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
AntiochnounUS /ˈæntiɑːk/
a town in southern Turkey; ancient commercial center and capital of Syria; an early center of Christianity
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The decadence of art had been very rapid since the days of Gallienus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The decadence of art had been very rapid since the days of Gallienus.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
a youthful male person
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
travel across or pass over
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The decadence of art had been very rapid since the days of Gallienus.
decadencenounUS /ˈdekədəns/
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
From this reading The decadence of art had been very rapid since the days of Gallienus.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
effigynounUS /ˈefɪdʒi/
a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
divisible by two
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
Gallienus
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From this reading The decadence of art had been very rapid since the days of Gallienus.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
inscriptionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
IRANnounUS /ˌɪˈrɑːn/
a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The decadence of art had been very rapid since the days of Gallienus.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
orbnounUS /ɔːrb/
the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
portraiturenoun
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
quick-wittedadjective
mentally nimble and resourceful
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The decadence of art had been very rapid since the days of Gallienus.
with speed
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The decadence of art had been very rapid since the days of Gallienus.
Sivel
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From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
not in physical motion
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading It was not beyond the powers of a clever boy like Sivel to tool the inscriptions, and even to copy the rough effigy of the good Emperor.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
precisely as stated
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IRAN Sivel was a very intelligent and quick-witted boy, and he rapidly learnt all his companions could teach him in the treasury office at Antioch and in the mint.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All attempts at portraiture on the coins had disappeared, though there was still a head, and an angel with orb and cross on the reverse.
produce a literary work
From this reading He was able to read and write, and had even tried his hand on the dies for stamping coins.
