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Seaham, _Feb._, 1815. SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE. I. Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath! II.
Chapter 14 of The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 3 is here in full — 303 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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cover from sight
From this reading “Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!”
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading “Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!”
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
From this reading “Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!”
the month following January and preceding March
cut or make a way through
From this reading “Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!”
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading “SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE.”
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading “Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!”
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading “Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!”
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From this reading Seaham, _Feb._, 1815.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE.
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From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
cover from sight
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Seaham, _Feb._, 1815.
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From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
immediately past
From this reading SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
a long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at 33.3 rpm
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
a course of conduct
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
cut or make a way through
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE.
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From this reading Seaham, _Feb._, 1815.
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
a short musical composition with words
From this reading SONG OF SAUL BEFORE HIS LAST BATTLE.
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 Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Warriors and chiefs! should the shaft or the sword Pierce me in leading the host of the Lord, Heed not the corse, though a King's, in your path:[lp] Bury your steel in the bosoms of Gath!
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