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From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
AttilanounUS /əˈtɪlə/
king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
awnings
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From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
barbariannounUS /bɑːrˈberiən/
a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
battle-steed
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From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
on the far side of; further than
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
bowshots
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From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
placed in a grave
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
rid of obstructions
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
coins made of gold
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
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 --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
phalanxnounUS /ˈfeɪlæŋks/
any of the bones of the fingers or toes
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
on the contrary
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
sunshiny
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From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
possessing sweep
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Deep was the phalanx of those dark warriors, as, each mounted on his battle-steed, they sat in grim array around the body of their king.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a fair autumn day, and the mighty clouds which swept from time to time over the deep blue sky served not to lessen, but rather to increase the brightness of the face of nature.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
belonging to which person
From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
wide-spreading
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From this reading --------------- The space around, for the distance of two bowshots on every side, was kept clear; but beyond the limits of that open ground, in one wide-spreading ring, extended the dusky line of barbarian warriors, whose hands had carried desolation into the heart of so many sunshiny and prosperous lands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the centre of the plain which lay between two wide sloping hills was erected a tent of crimson silk, the awnings of which, festooned on high, exposed to view, raised on a low platform, a coffin of burnished gold.[6] --------------- [Footnote 6: Let it be understood that such particulars are not imaginary Attila was buried with the rites here described.]
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The whole plain was occupied by their multitude; and while the soldiers and chiefs themselves thus formed in regular order a living amphitheatre below, the women, the children, and the slaves swept up the hills around and gazed upon the awful spectacle.
