Chapter IX

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

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

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

a person who is in charge

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

the organ of sight

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

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

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

a child who is raised by foster parents

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

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

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

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

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

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

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

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

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

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

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

lacking natural ease

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

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 THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

held dear

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

the force of workers available

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

a male human offspring

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

hurting

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

that is looked for

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

not in physical motion

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

the act of tickling

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

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

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

an old word for “to”

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

impressive by reason of age

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

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

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "How know we, then," asked Semiramis, "that a lion may not be vastly pleased thereat?"

at the time that

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

which person or people

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gravely had Simmas listened, smiling indulgent smiles, though his heart was sore afraid for her whom he loved so tenderly; and, at length when the tale was done, he sighed and shook his wise old head.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "My son," said he, "there are valiant men who have hied them forth to capture beasts of prey with arrows and with spears; others, more reckless still, go armed with ropes and stones, yet never have I known of one who laboured to that end by tickling a lion’s nose with straws."

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Unto him the lovers brought the matter of their vows, concealing naught of the danger to themselves, nor the wrath of Ninus should he learn how they sought to flatter him and dim his eye.

but in spite of that

From this reading THEY THAT DEPART AND HE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND Simmas, chief warden of the royal flocks and herds, was a venerable man both wise and strong, yet his heart was as water running before the will of his foster-child.