Chapter XV

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

later than; following

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

anew

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

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

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

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

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

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From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

the act of burning something

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

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From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

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

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

set up or found

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

without warmth or enthusiasm

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

the act of giving

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

march in a procession

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

the force of workers available

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

and nothing more

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

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

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

with speed

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

refrain from harming

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

be the leader of

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

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From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

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

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

forceful exertion

From this reading Night had fallen two hours before; clear and keen was the sky, and keen the vigor of the mountain air.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

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

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went up the village street to Petrobey's house, but found the door into the court-yard closed, and only Osman at first answered his knocking by furious barking.

at the time that

From this reading THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES It was the middle of March when Mitsos again found himself climbing the steep hill-side into Panitza.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The crescent moon, early setting, had slipped behind the snowy spearhead of Taygetus, but the heaven was all aglow with stars burning frostily.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His work had all been done quickly and well, and after he had seen the beacon at Bassae, three nights before, shine like a glowworm to the north, and then shoot out a little tongue of flame and lick a low-lying star, he had travelled night and day, only giving himself a minimum of sleep, and walking as much as he rode to spare the pony, that seemed, as they came into Panitza with Mitsos only resting a hand on its neck, to be the more weary of the two.