used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
ablestadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlst/
superlative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
Adar's
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From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
Agade
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From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
Babylonianoun
an ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where Daniel became a counselor to the king)
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
Chaldees
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From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
brought together in one place
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
Gobryas
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From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
destroyed or killed
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
Gutium
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From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
Larsam
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From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
march in a procession
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The meaning of this movement was only too plain.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The meaning of this movement was only too plain.
Nabonidus
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From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
information about recent and important events
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
and nothing more
From this reading The meaning of this movement was only too plain.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The meaning of this movement was only too plain.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
Sippar
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From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The meaning of this movement was only too plain.
in the direction of
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
traitor-governor
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From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
soldiers collectively
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
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 Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Before the news of this could have reached the north country, another army--the Persian, in command of the traitor-governor Gobryas of Gutium, Cyrus' ablest general--had gathered about Hit to begin a rapid southward march towards Sippar, by way of Agade.
at the time that
From this reading At this time, when Adar's month was a third gone, came news of a great battle fought in the south country around Larsam, between the troops of Cyrus and the defending army, resulting in the victory of the invader and the utter rout and defeat of the Chaldees.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This plan unfolded itself slowly before the eyes of the king and his council, and Gobryas was within two days' march of Sippar before Nabonidus was fully aware of the danger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cyrus and Gobryas, between them sweeping Babylonia from south to north, would come together for their final siege before the walls of the Great City.
