Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading A REPRISAL.

(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 Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

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

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

an experience that appalls

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

an ancient city in southeastern Greece; dominated the Peloponnese in the 7th century BC

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

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

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

confined by bonds

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

cover from sight

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

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

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

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

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

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

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

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

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy

From this reading _Iliad_ xiii.

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

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

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 Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

the force of workers available

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

not any; not one

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

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From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

in a hasty and foolhardy manner

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

From this reading A REPRISAL.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

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

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

cut with a saw

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

having a supporting base

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

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

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here far from Argos let their heroes fall, And one great day destroy and bury all!"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

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

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

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

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

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

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

at the time that

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

which person or people

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

belonging to which person

From this reading Quentin's nerves received something like an electric shock when, on proceeding a little further forward, he saw a line consisting of sixteen poor French prisoners, partly bound by ropes, standing in front of the rudely-formed rampart which closed up the archway, and in front of them were four large pits, whose appalling shape and aspect left no doubt that they were to be the premature graves of the unfortunate men who now stood in health and strength beside them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Proud of the favours mighty Jove has shown, On certain dangers we too rashly run; If 'tis His will our haughty foes to tame, Oh, may this instant end the Grecian name!

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading _Iliad_ xiii.