used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
Astartenoun
an ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertility; the Phoenician counterpart to Ishtar
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
BandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
completely unclothed
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
candidate'snounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
possessive form of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
chantingnounUS /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
Galli
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From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
handfulsnounUS /ˈhændfʊlz/
plural of “handful” — a small number or amount
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
haranguingverbUS /hərˈæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
infectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
InitiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
the act of departing
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
liturgynounUS /ˈlɪtərdʒi/
a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
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 Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
neighbor'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
netheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/
lower
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
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 At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
on the contrary
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
renouncedverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
secularadjectiveUS /ˈsekjələr/
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
signalledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
make square
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
TyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
vocationsnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vocation” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Caught by the strange infection, many private citizens openly renounced their secular vocations, and joined the priesthood of Astarte.
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 At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ensuing day was one of intense excitement in Tyre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At every open space, on the walls, in the Great Square, at street corners, and especially in the court of the temple, were priests haranguing the people.
in or at the place that
From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bands of Galli, the priests of Astarte, having set an image of the goddess upon an ass, swarmed about it as it was drawn through the streets, beating drums, blowing horns, cutting themselves with knives, tearing out handfuls of their hair, and chanting--or rather howling--the sentences of their wildest liturgy.
women's
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From this reading Initiation into this order, according to an ancient custom, was signalled by the candidate's breaking into a neighbor's house, where he penetrated to the women's apartment, demanded a suit of female apparel, and arrayed his nether members in this, leaving the shoulders bare.
