used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An oppression stole upon my spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
the organ of sight
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
fellow-moths
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From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
flitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Gray.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
hush'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
impressingverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “impress” — have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading An oppression stole upon my spirits.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
protestationnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃən/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
RegardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading An oppression stole upon my spirits.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading An oppression stole upon my spirits.
sun-beam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No sooner had I acquiesced in the arrangements for that event which was to seal my destiny, than a confused feeling of regret came upon me.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
whirlwind's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The sounds of flattery and protestation I heard like a drowsy murmur, reaching the ear without impressing the mind; and the gay forms of my companions flitted before me like their fellow-moths in the sun-beam, which the eye pursues, but not the thoughts.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
zephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading _Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While, proudly riding o'er the azure realm, In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes, Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey._
