Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

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

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

anew

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another hour passed, and again rang out the trumpets, with their unwelcome sound.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

take into custody

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

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

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

aroused or activated

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

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

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Michael was busy superintending the preparing of our morning meal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

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

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

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

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Another hour passed, and again rang out the trumpets, with their unwelcome sound.

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

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

immediately past

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

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

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Michael was busy superintending the preparing of our morning meal.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Michael was busy superintending the preparing of our morning meal.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Michael was busy superintending the preparing of our morning meal.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Michael was busy superintending the preparing of our morning meal.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Another hour passed, and again rang out the trumpets, with their unwelcome sound.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

the local environment

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Another hour passed, and again rang out the trumpets, with their unwelcome sound.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Michael was busy superintending the preparing of our morning meal.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Another hour passed, and again rang out the trumpets, with their unwelcome sound.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

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

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Another hour passed, and again rang out the trumpets, with their unwelcome sound.

plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

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

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

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

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

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

From this reading Michael was busy superintending the preparing of our morning meal.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

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

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

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

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

a shaky motion

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading Another hour passed, and again rang out the trumpets, with their unwelcome sound.

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

From this reading Then, had one but had the heads of AEgeon, and had he been able to place heads in separate parts of the field, among the tents of knights and squires, his numerous ears had heard low-muttered curses issue from each tent, as the inmates awakened, protested, turned to the other side, shrugged up their each particular pair of shoulders and again sank into sleep.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading THE ARREST Loud and trembling blew the trumpets to arouse the lazy sleepers and warn them that the second and last day of the grand tournament had dawned.

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

From this reading This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

(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 This time they must not be denied, as the sun was well started on his circling journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Another hour passed, and again rang out the trumpets, with their unwelcome sound.