Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

anew

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

(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 Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

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

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

terminate

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

an old word for “before”

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

divisible by two

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

at a previous time

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

completed to perfection

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

cause to stop

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

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

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

a high place

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

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

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm to summon supernatural forces.

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

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From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

a document giving an official instruction or command

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

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

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

not in physical motion

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

the middle of the day

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

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

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

on one occasion

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

and nothing more

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

above and across; more than

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

win a victory over

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Theobaldo now was silent, and held his hand over his eyes, as if he had been dazzled by the glare of the noonday sun.

in a supernatural manner

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

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

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading Suddenly, therefore, the tumult ceased as if by some new and more resistless incantation; for the sounds, at once sweet and powerful, had penetrated deeply into every heart, so that all stood motionless, not only amazed, but almost reconciled.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

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From this reading How the Lady Bertha von Lichtenried came to break the Spells of Theobaldo, and afterwards took from him the Magic Ring.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

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

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

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

From this reading But ere that stern judgment could be fulfilled, there was a new voice that called aloud,--“Halt, halt!” and the tones even of that simple mandate were supernaturally sweet, as if the voice had descended from the blessed heights of Paradise.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

a Caucasian

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

which person or people

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading It seemed as if the rage and wrath which formerly prevailed were at once cooled and overcome; and, though some among the countrymen nearest to Theobaldo began again to lift their clubs and swords, their advance was checked by armed warriors mounted on beautiful white horses, who, with their foreign dresses, gleaming sabres, and light javelins, struck all the beholders with astonishment.