Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

on or to one side

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

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From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

having a sunken area

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

increase twofold

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

an established custom

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

the handle of a sword or dagger

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

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 In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

the force of workers available

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

a particular point in time

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

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

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

wandering freely

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

precisely, exactly

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

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

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

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From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

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

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

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

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As he came between the soldiers, he walked more slowly, and his dark, deep-set eyes seemed to scan the bearing and accoutrements of each separate spearman.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

migratory

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

at the time that

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.

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

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading A moment more, and the king himself appeared, walking alone, in his armour and winged helmet, his left hand upon the hilt of his sword, his splendid mantle hanging to the ground behind his shoulders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a moment the same heavy curtain, from under which Atossa had issued two hours before, was drawn aside, and a double file of spearmen came out upon the balcony, ranging themselves to right and left with well-drilled precision.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In an instant he stood up, his helmet on his head,--the whole force of military habit bringing him back suddenly to the world of reality.

Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)

From this reading Zoroaster had sat for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the blue sky, his thoughts wandering in contemplation of things greater and higher than those of earth, when he was roused by the measured tread of armed men marching in a distant room.