(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

former; erstwhile

to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk

to overspread with or as with a liquid, color, etc.

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define

a threat of punishment or vengeance

boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting

a colonnade surrounding a building or an open space

a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

menacing; threatening