used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
Baalnoun
any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
see with attention
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
lacking funds
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
promote over another
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
Melkarth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
the force of workers available
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The day was perfect.
PhoeniciannounUS /fəˈniːʃən/
a member of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the first millennium B.C.
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
prowsnounUS /praʊz/
plural of “prow” — front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
Rubaal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
the rays of the sun
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
in the direction of
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
TyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
Tyrian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tyre was never more splendidly arrayed than on the day set for the coronation of King Rubaal.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The clear azure of the sky reflected itself in the bending mirror of the waters,--an omen of the favor of Heaven upon the plans of men.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
at the time that
From this reading Even the rough sailors from other Phoenician cities, as they turned their prows towards the Tyrian harbor, called the slight motion of the graceful billows the nod of Baal; and when the waves broke with pleasant murmur upon the outlying rocks, they cried, "Behold the laughter of our gods!"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To one approaching from the sea the island city seemed like a mighty ring studded with gems, so many were the bright banners that flashed in the sunlight from its encircling walls; while the centre of the city glowed with the golden roofs of the Temple of Melkarth.
