Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

later than; following

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

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

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

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From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

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

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading Lo, I have ripen'd discord into war!

remove or force out from a position

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

at any time

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

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From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

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

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

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

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lo, I have ripen'd discord into war!

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

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

a wedding hymn

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

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

From this reading Lo, I have ripen'd discord into war!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lo, I have ripen'd discord into war!

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From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

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From this reading Lo, I have ripen'd discord into war!

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

something that is lost

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

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

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

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From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading THE PARLEY.

the local environment

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

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From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

by chance

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

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From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

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From this reading Lo, I have ripen'd discord into war!

plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

inflected form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

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From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

having a sharp inclination

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

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

From this reading THE PARLEY.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

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From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

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

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

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

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

add up in number or quantity

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading So let them now agree and form the league; Since Trojan swords have spilt Ausonian blood; The war stands sure; and hand to hand they've fought: Such nuptial rites,--such Hymeneal feasts!

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Lo, I have ripen'd discord into war!

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.

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

From this reading From this lofty point, Somerset fully reconnoitred the position of the Scots; and he became more than ever convinced that any attempt to dislodge them would be attended with great loss, and perhaps by a total defeat.

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From this reading _Æneid, viii._ After this conflict had been waged throughout the lower parts of the ground between the hostile camps, the Duke of Somerset, attended by Don Pedro de Gamboa, the Earl of Warwick, and others had ascended the steep green eminence of Inveresk, where, within the trenches of a Roman camp, stood the ancient church of St. Michael.