Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A GOLDEN TRESS.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

at another time

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

from appearances alone

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

a state at a particular time

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

a communication that belittles somebody or something

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

at any time

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

realize beforehand

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

plural of “god” — 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 Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading A GOLDEN TRESS.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

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 Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

of the present time and place

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

and nothing more

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

held dear

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

the common people generally

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

for an instant or moment

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

in a mutual or shared manner

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

on one occasion

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

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From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

a human being

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

by chance

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

-ing form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

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From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

make square

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

shedding tears

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

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From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading . and coming to a sudden standstill they looked at each other in blank, stupefied silence.

in the direction of

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading A GOLDEN TRESS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Once clear of the Square the two friends apparently became mutually conscious of the peril they had just escaped, .

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

migratory

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

in or at the place that

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

during the time that

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And ever and anon the name of "Lysia," coupled with heavy execrations, was hissed from mouth to mouth, which Theos, overhearing, began to foresee might serve as a likely cause for Sah-luma's taking offence and possibly resenting in his own person this public disparagement of the woman he loved,--therefore, without more ado he roused himself from his momentarily dazed condition, and urged his comrade on at a quick pace toward the safe shelter of his own palace, where at any rate he could be kept out of the reach of immediate harm.

people who are wounded

From this reading Crowds of people streamed past them, wandering hither and thither in confused, cloudy masses,--some with groans and dire lamentations bearing away their dead and wounded,--others rushing frantically about, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, calling on the gods and lamenting Khosrul, while not a few muttered curses on the King.