used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Was it not to achieve this that he had come to Italy?
age-oldadjective
belonging to or lasting from times long ago
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
(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 He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
assembliesnounUS /əˈsembliz/
plural of “assembly” — a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Was it not to achieve this that he had come to Italy?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
not accessible to view
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it not to achieve this that he had come to Italy?
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Was it not to achieve this that he had come to Italy?
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Was it not to achieve this that he had come to Italy?
being perceived or observed
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
and nothing more
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
popesnounUS /poʊpz/
plural of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
Sophia
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From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
express in words
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it not to achieve this that he had come to Italy?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was it not to achieve this that he had come to Italy?
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it not to achieve this that he had come to Italy?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _If only Sophia could see._ He did what he felt was required, and knelt before Charles, taking the new king's extended hand and kissing a huge ruby ring.
at the time that
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
which person or people
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He who had dwelt in the shadow of treason all his life, who had hidden himself, when in great assemblies, for fear he would be noticed and treated with scorn, now honored by this multitude in the capital of Christendom in the age-old palace of the popes!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Can you not tell me that my prayer has been answered?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In a low voice Charles said, "I have prayed that I would have your help, Simon.
