used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
Belisariusnoun
Byzantine general under Justinian I; he recovered former Roman territories in northern Africa and fought against the Persians
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
besiegeverbUS /bɪˈsiːdʒ/
surround so as to force to give up
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
CarthagenounUS /ˈkɑːrθədʒ/
an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
divisible by two
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
at any time
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
Gelimer
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From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
Justinian's
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From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
liberateverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪt/
give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
secularadjectiveUS /ˈsekjələr/
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
TyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
Verus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The vast extent of the city wall shows many gaps and holes; we think that may be the reason the King did not retreat into his capital after the lost battle.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They grumble, saying that we came to liberate them, and now compel them to harder labor than Gelimer ever imposed.
which person or people
From this reading Verus, who, even in secular matters, holds a high place in the esteem of the "Tyrant" (this, according to Justinian's command, is the name we must give the champion of his people's liberty), is said, according to the statements of the prisoners, to have advised the King from the first to shut himself up in Carthage and let us besiege him there.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Besides the whole army and the crews of the ships, he has employed the citizens.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Belisarius is pushing the work on the walls day and night.
