Chapter XXIII · Bacchanalia

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

the citadel in ancient Greek towns

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

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

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

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

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

used of riotously drunken merrymaking

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

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From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

the act of conquering

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

plural of “cymbal” — a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

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From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

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From this reading Evohë!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

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From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

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

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

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From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

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

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

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

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians; codified Roman law in 529; his general Belisarius regained North Africa and Spain (483-565)

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

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From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

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From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

cause to flee

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

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From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

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

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

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

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

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

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

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

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

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

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

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

From this reading “We celebrate the _fête_ of St. Dionysius to-day,” said Justinian, as they stood, in the early morning, on the platform of the Acropolis, awaiting the arrival of the Bacchanalian band from below.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Clash of cymbals, beat of drum, O’er the mountain peaks we come, Far from parchèd Hindostan To these laughing realms of Pan.

during the time that

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nymphs and satyrs reel about, Frenzied in the frenzied rout, Crowned with ivy, fir, and vine, Leading on the god of wine.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Far and near, and near and far, Flock ye to his conquering car; Lo! he comes in merry mood, O’er the hills and thro’ the wood, While the startled Dryads see From their trees our revelry; As we shout so loud and free, Io Bacche!