used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading ARGUMENT.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
challengesnounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/
plural of “challenge” — a demanding or stimulating situation
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
concludesverbUS /kənˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
deserternounUS /ˈdezərtər/
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
increase twofold
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
erectsverbUS /ɪˈrekts/
third-person singular of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
expireverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪr/
lose validity
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
eyeballsnounUS /ˈaɪbɔːlz/
plural of “eyeball” — the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
faresnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fare” — an agenda of things to do
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
the state of being honored
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
javelinnounUS /ˈdʒævələn/
an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
immediately past
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
LatinsnounUS /ˈlætənz/
plural of “latin” — any dialect of the language of ancient Rome
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
go away from a place
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
LibyannounUS /ˈlɪbiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Libya
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
come together
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
mends
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From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
not any; not one
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
having a point
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
quelledadjectiveUS /kweld/
subdued or overcome
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
roarsnounUS /rɔːrz/
plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
Rutuli
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From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
cut with a saw
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
swains
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From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
a shaky motion
From this reading Trembling with rage, around the court he ran, At length approached the king, and thus began:-- "No more excuses or delays: I stand } In arms prepared to combat, hand to hand, } This base deserter of his native land.
Turnus
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From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
at the time that
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
which person or people
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He is miraculously cured by Venus, forces Turnus to a duel, and concludes the poem with his death._ When Turnus saw the Latins leave the field, Their armies broken, and their courage quelled, Himself become the mark of public spite, His honour questioned for the promised fight-- The more he was with vulgar hate oppressed, The more his fury boiled within his breast: He roused his vigour for the last debate, And raised his haughty soul, to meet his fate.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
wrenchesnounUS /ˈrentʃɪz/
plural of “wrench” — a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
From this reading As, when the swains the Libyan lion chase, He makes a sour retreat, nor mends his pace; But, if the pointed javelin pierce his side, The lordly beast returns with double pride: He wrenches out the steel, he roars for pain, His sides he lashes, and erects his mane: So Turnus fares: his eyeballs flash with fire; Through his wide nostrils clouds of smoke expire.
Æneas
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From this reading _Turnus challenges Æneas to a single combat: articles are agreed on, but broken by the Rutuli, who wound Æneas.
