Chapter IV

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

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

anew

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

(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 The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

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

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

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

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

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

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

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

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

(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 The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

a desirable state

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

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

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

take away a part from; diminish

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

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From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

divisible by two

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

the act of departing

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

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

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

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

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

compete in a horse race

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

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

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

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

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

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

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

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

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

plural of “miser” — a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

relating or belonging to or serving as a monument

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

an old word for “no”

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

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From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

move upward

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

a small hard fruit

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

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

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

the season of growth

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

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

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

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

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

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

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

a shaky motion

From this reading The misers next put their heads out, all pale and trembling, with the idea they were going to be again plundered.

-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading Cavaliers and boon companions came trooping along, supposing they were going to a horse-race, or a grand hunt.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

intensity or forcefulness of expression

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

precisely as stated

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

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

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.

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

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

which person or people

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first that appeared were soldiers,—such as generals of armies, captains, lieutenants, and the common foot, who, thinking that a fresh charge had sounded, rose out of their graves with considerable boldness and alacrity, as if they had been preparing for combat, or a sudden assault.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

but in spite of that

From this reading The vehemence of his breath did certainly detract somewhat from the effect of his glorious beauty, yet even the monumental marbles, the earth-closed caverns—nay, the very dead within—obeyed his fearful call; for the ground was seen gradually to open, the bones to rise and unite together, and a mighty harvest of the living spring from the long-sown seed of the dead.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Well, methought I beheld a noble-looking youth towering in the air, and drawing loud and solemn tones from a mighty trumpet.