Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

anew

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

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

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

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

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

the first light of day

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

divisible by two

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

brought together in one place

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

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

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

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

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

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

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

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 The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

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From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

a particular point in time

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

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From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

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

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

resisting control or authority

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

delivered from danger

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

reflecting optimism

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

ruined or disrupted

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

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

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

not in physical motion

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

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

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

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

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

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

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

of the highest quality

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

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

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.

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

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

at the time that

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

in or at the place that

From this reading Hundreds had now gathered on the strand, where the waves, like generous robbers, washed ashore the booty they had seized during the night.

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

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The hymn of praise had died away, but though the storm had long since raged itself into calmness, the morning sky, which had been beautiful in the rosy flush of dawn, was again veiled by grey mists, and a strong wind still blew from the southwest, lashing the sea and shaking and swaying the tops of the palm-trees beside the springs.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Even the women did not allow the wind to keep them back; for the two strongest impulses of the human heart, avarice and the longing for vengeance, drew them to the beach.

but in spite of that

From this reading The rescued people had paid due honor to the Most High, even the most indifferent and rebellious had joined in Miriam's song of praise; yet, when the ranks of the dancers approached the sea, many left the procession to hurry to the shore, which presented many attractions.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading Some new object of desire appeared every moment; here lay the corpse of a warrior, yonder his shattered chariot.