I fell at his feet to worship him.

Rev. xix. 10.

3. To find a final outlet; to discharge its waters; to empty; -- with

into; as, the river Rhone falls into the Mediterranean.

4. To become prostrate and dead; to die; especially, to die by

violence, as in battle.

A thousand shall fall at thy side.

Ps. xci. 7.

He rushed into the field, and, foremost fighting, fell.

Byron.

5. To cease to be active or strong; to die away; to lose strength; to

subside; to become less intense; as, the wind falls.

6. To issue forth into life; to be brought forth; -- said of the young

of certain animals. Shak.

7. To decline in power, glory, wealth, or importance; to become

insignificant; to lose rank or position; to decline in weight, value,

price etc.; to become less; as, the price falls; stocks fell two

points.

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