used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
Alroy
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From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading Following the track of the caravan, he was to make his way to Babylon, or Bagdad.
BagdadnounUS /ˈbæɡdæd/
capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River
From this reading Following the track of the caravan, he was to make his way to Babylon, or Bagdad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
cabalisticadjective
having a secret or hidden meaning
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
CaptivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Following the track of the caravan, he was to make his way to Babylon, or Bagdad.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
command with authority
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the track of the caravan, he was to make his way to Babylon, or Bagdad.
set up or found
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
Hamadan
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From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
engage in
From this reading Following the track of the caravan, he was to make his way to Babylon, or Bagdad.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
not one, and not any
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
and nothing more
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Following the track of the caravan, he was to make his way to Babylon, or Bagdad.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
sepulchres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
talismannounUS /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/
An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
ThievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Prince of the Captivity was to direct his course into the heart of those great deserts which, in his flight from Hamadan, he had only skirted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Following the track of the caravan, he was to make his way to Babylon, or Bagdad.
TRADITIONnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
not known
From this reading _Alroy Falls Among Thieves_ TRADITION taught that the sceptre of Solomon could be found only in the unknown sepulchres of the ancient Hebrew monarchs, and that none might dare to touch it but one of their descendants.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Following the track of the caravan, he was to make his way to Babylon, or Bagdad.
(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 At this time, the love of these sacred wanderings was a reigning passion among the Jews as well as the Christians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Armed with the cabalistic talisman, which was to guide him in his awful and difficult researches, Alroy commenced his pilgrimage to the Holy City.
