Chapter X

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

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

lacking funds

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

issue a decree

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

remove the dust from

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

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

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

plural of “horde” — a vast multitude

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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 When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

the force of workers available

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Song of Waltari.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

above and across; more than

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

yielding a fair profit

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

express in words

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

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

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The Song of Waltari.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

be about

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading The Song of Waltari.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

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

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

an old word for “to”

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

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

From this reading The Song of Waltari.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

exhausted

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

at the time that

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

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

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

which person or people

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

belonging to which person

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading When Attila was king amongst the Huns,-- Whose fame had sounded over lands and seas, Whose valiant hordes, had conquer'd many kings, Destroying all who ventured to resist, And granting peace to those who bent their necks Low in the dust, before his mighty sword, And paying heavy ransom thus were spar'd,-- One day the bugle sounded far and wide Announcing that another war was near, Calling the men to arms, and then to horse To go where'er their leader should decree.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Scarce had he ended, when a roaring shout, Broke on the silence like a cataract, Loud rose and wild their joyous, swelling cry, "Long live the king! long live King Attila."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And Attila, when all had been prepar'd, Spoke thus unto his men, who breathless stood To hear, what their great king would have to say.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Wearied of this long peace, I have resolv'd, That though unask'd, and like enough to be, Unwelcome too, we yet will tarry not, But pay a visit to the town of Worms Franconia's proud and noble capital."