Chapter IV · Elissa

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

later than; following

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

in addition

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

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

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

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

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

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From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

coins made of gold

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

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

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

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From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

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

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

general who commanded a Carthaginian army in Spain; joined his brother Hannibal in Italy and was killed by the Romans at the battle of Metaurus River (died 207 BC)

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

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

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

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

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

an ancient geographical region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains that corresponded approximately to the present-day Georgia

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

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

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

and nothing more

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

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 Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

in a noble manner

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

the local environment

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

a small lake

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler

From this reading Hamilcar had died, as he had lived, fighting nobly, after enjoying almost regal rank in his new country.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

a male human offspring

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

impressive in appearance

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

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

From this reading All the lower parts of Spain had been conquered and settled.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

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 In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

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

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

a Caucasian

From this reading The borders of the pond were fringed with marble slabs, and white marble steps led down into the basin for bathing purposes.

which person or people

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In the delightful garden of a stately building reared upon a hill within the walls of the city of Carthagena or New Carthage, a group of girls and young matrons were assembled under a spreading tree, just beyond whose shade was situated a marble fish pond, filled with graceful gold and silver fishes.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Hasdrubal, who had succeeded him, was also dead, and now Hannibal, Hamilcar’s son, a man in the young prime of life, held undisputed sway throughout the length and breadth of the many countries of Iberia that his father’s arms and his father’s talents had won for Carthage.