087
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From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
088
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From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
(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 Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
bruiseverbUS /bruːz/
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
chargernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
take in liquids
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
dulcetadjectiveUS /ˈdʌlsət/
extremely pleasant in a gentle way
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
HarassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
Jaufry
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From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
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 Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
matin
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From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
perching
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From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
cut with a saw
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
only a very short time before
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
SereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
hurting
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
up to a particular time
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
Twas
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From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
umbragenounUS /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Serene and lovely was the atmosphere, and by the light the stars in shining gave he by adventure a large orchard saw, shut in with marble walls and skirt with trees of umbrage such as earth scarce saw before.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
warbledverbUS /ˈwɔːrbəld/
past form of “warble” — sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
From this reading 'Twas thus that, as night fell, the birds for leagues around did hither flock, and perching on the leafy boughs, warbled their dulcet notes till matin prime.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Still he went on a quarter of the night with limbs benumbed and eyelids partly closed, taking such course his charger pleased to lead.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Flowers and fragrant herbs abounded there; and with each {088}puff of wind there issued out a sweet and balmy breath like paradise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
but in spite of that
From this reading Harassed, {087}fatigued, and sore with many a bruise, Jaufry was sinking too for food and drink; and yet the want of sleep,--of all our wants the most imperious,--so weighed him down, he scarce could keep his seat.
