395
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From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
400
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From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
405
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From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
410
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From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
415
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From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
(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 There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
have
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
fearless and daring
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
give encouragement to
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
corpsesnounUS /ˈkɔːrpsəz/
plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
absence of light or illumination
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
Etruria's
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From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
Lucumo
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From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
the force of workers available
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
not one, and not any
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
a course of conduct
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
any competition
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
RangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 395 What noble Lucumo comes next To taste our Roman cheer?"
in or at the place that
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
which person or people
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading L Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried, "Forward!"
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
XLIX
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From this reading 405 XLIX But all Etruria's noblest Felt their hearts sink to see On the earth the bloody corpses, In the path the dauntless Three: And from the ghastly entrance 410 Where those bold Romans stood, All shrank, like boys who unaware, Ranging the woods to start a hare, Come to the mouth of the dark lair, Where, growling low, a fierce old bear 415 Lies amidst bones and blood.
XLVIadjective
being six more than forty
From this reading XLVI But at his haughty challenge A sullen murmur ran, Mingled of wrath, and shame, and dread, 400 Along that glittering van.
