adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "Peace, sweet peace, a thousand blessings attend thy glad reign.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
every-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The people gave themselves up to joy and gladness.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Peace, sweet peace, a thousand blessings attend thy glad reign.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading The people gave themselves up to joy and gladness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The people gave themselves up to joy and gladness.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people gave themselves up to joy and gladness.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading "Peace, sweet peace, a thousand blessings attend thy glad reign.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
ROMEnounUS /roʊm/
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 ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Peace, sweet peace, a thousand blessings attend thy glad reign.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The people gave themselves up to joy and gladness.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Peace, sweet peace, a thousand blessings attend thy glad reign.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Peace, sweet peace, a thousand blessings attend thy glad reign.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The people gave themselves up to joy and gladness.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The people gave themselves up to joy and gladness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The sound of music was heard from all parts of the city, and perfumed breezes went up as an incense from the halls of beauty and mirth.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading ROME was enjoying the blessings of peace; and so little employment attended the soldier's every-day life, that the words "as idle as a soldier" became a proverb indicative of the most listless inactivity.
year-ay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, indeed, a blessed time for the city of the seven hills; and its people rejoiced as they had not for many a long, long year-ay, for a century.
