345
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From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
350
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From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
355
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From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
Astur
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From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
fearless and daring
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
Clangs
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From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
the organ of sight
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
flinchingverbUS /ˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
fourfoldadjectiveUS /ˌfɔːrˈfoʊld/
four times as great or many
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
HaltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
lo
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From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
LunanounUS /ˈluːnə/
(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
not any; not one
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
not one, and not any
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
Tuscans
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From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
vanguardnounUS /ˈvænɡɑːrd/
the leading units moving at the head of an army
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading 350 Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Six spears' lengths from the entrance Halted that deep array, 345 And for a space no man came forth To win the narrow way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
wrathfuladjective
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
From this reading A wild and wrathful clamor From all the vanguard rose.
XLIIadjective
being two more than forty
From this reading XLII But hark! the cry is Astur: And lo! the ranks divide; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride.
XLIIIadjective
being three more than forty
From this reading 355 XLIII He smiled on those bold Romans A smile serene and high; He eyed the flinching Tuscans, And scorn was in his eye.
