used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I hastened back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
DeclarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
Eleazar
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From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
divisible by two
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
assemble or get together
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading I hastened back.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
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 I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Miriam met me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
Miriam
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From this reading Miriam met me.
a particular point in time
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I left my guests to the care of Eleazar, and galloped into the fields to gather composure from the air of fruits and flowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
OverhearsverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːrz/
third-person singular of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
Salathiel
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From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
SalomenounUS /səˈloʊmi/
woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
Sidenote
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From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
a male human offspring
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
move hurridly
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
not in physical motion
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A homeward glance showed me, to my surprise, the whole troop mounted, and in another moment at speed across the hills.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Declaration of Love_ [Sidenote: Salathiel Overhears Salome] We received the friends of our intended son with the accustomed hospitality, but to me the tumult of many voices, and even the sight of a crowd, however happy, still excited the old disturbances of a shaken mind.
