Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

possessing life

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

plural of “apparition” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

expected hopefully

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

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

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

in a breathless manner

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

have as a logical consequence

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

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From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

plural of “god” — 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 He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

death of a person

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

before any deductions

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

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

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

excessively quick

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

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

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

exceedingly bad

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

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From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

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

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

(New Testament) the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

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From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

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From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

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

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

for a short time

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

from that place or that time

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

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

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had always boasted of his disbelief in gods and spirits, though puzzled sometimes at the magic of the fire-worshipers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

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

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

a vivid mental image

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

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

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

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

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

during the time that

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM The Great King was much shaken by the strange apparitions which the Magi had conjured up; but he assured himself that the whole performance had been trickery and he fiercely planned vengeance upon the performers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This time, however, his gross nature had received a severe shock and while he awaited the return of Prexaspes that he might learn how his brother had been dealt with, he drank deep potations of soma and half-wished that his brother were indeed alive so that the horrid vision might be proven false.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A horseman galloped through the silent city from the north shortly before daylight and, with a hasty word to a sleepy guard, passed through the walls into the park and thence to the stables at the rear of the palace.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He paced back and forth impatiently in his apartments, while his servants stood without, breathlessly watching for every command lest in his present mood delay on their part would entail upon them grave consequences.