used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
the state of being absent
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From the churches of the two Egyptian Martyrs, Sts.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
Cosmas
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From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
Damian
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From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
the first light of day
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading From the churches of the two Egyptian Martyrs, Sts.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
made afraid
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the churches of the two Egyptian Martyrs, Sts.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
MartyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading From the churches of the two Egyptian Martyrs, Sts.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
PontiffnounUS /ˈpɑːntəf/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
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 It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
Sts
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From this reading From the churches of the two Egyptian Martyrs, Sts.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Host had been taken during the preceding night.
tardinessnounUS /ˈtɑːrdinəs/
the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From the churches of the two Egyptian Martyrs, Sts.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was impossible to guard every church in Rome against a similar outrage, as the guards of the Senator were inadequate in number, and, consisting chiefly of foreign elements, could not be relied upon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frightened beyond measure, the ministering priests had suffered the terrible secret to leak out, and this circumstance, coupled with the unexplained absence of the Senator, the tardiness of the Prefect to start his investigations, and the captivity of the Pontiff, threw the Romans into a panic.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading DEVIL WORSHIP The dawn of the following day brought in its wake consternation and terror.
