used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
barbariannounUS /bɑːrˈberiən/
a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
Burgundians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No other power would then have ruled but the sword.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
a period of 100 years
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
EleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
FranksnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
Goths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
HerdernounUS /ˈherdər/
German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
Heruli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
IncnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The sword was king, and received the worship of thousands.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
used to form the superlative
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
not any; not one
From this reading No other power would then have ruled but the sword.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
and nothing more
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No other power would then have ruled but the sword.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading No other power would then have ruled but the sword.
recallsnounUS /ˈriːkɔːlz/
plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The sword was king, and received the worship of thousands.
regeneratingadjectiveUS /riˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/
that are generating anew
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
Reville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
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 After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading No other power would then have ruled but the sword.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
possessing sweep
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading No other power would then have ruled but the sword.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading No other power would then have ruled but the sword.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The sword was king, and received the worship of thousands.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
TrucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
VandalsnounUS /ˈvændəlz/
plural of “vandal” — someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sword was king, and received the worship of thousands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Tale of the Eleventh Century_ With an Introduction By John C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading The sword was king, and received the worship of thousands.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice of Roman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risen on the ruins of Rome.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading New York Joseph F. Wagner, Inc. London: B. Herder "The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interesting story, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.
