Chapter VII

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

later than; following

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

plural of “airplane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

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

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Three days brought Jason to Himyra.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

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From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

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

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days brought Jason to Himyra.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

set up or found

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

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

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

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

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

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From this reading Three days brought Jason to Himyra.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading Three days brought Jason to Himyra.

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

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

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

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

a special situation

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days brought Jason to Himyra.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.

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

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

at the time that

From this reading Croft sailed south, but watched their progress each night, when he let his consciousness steal forth.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The airplanes sailed north and found themselves a landing place as best they might, to which, after each day spent above the mountains north of Cathur's border, they returned.

a Caucasian

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PTAR, PRIEST OF BEL Koryphu of Cathur, under the banner of Tamarizia--with seven red and white stripes and a blue field with seven stars--a thing designed by Croft himself after the republic was established, fared north in a gnuppa drawn conveyance with his escort of Cathurian guards.

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

From this reading Kalamita and Zollaria came down from the north in a similar fashion, but with a vastly heavier escort--strong enough as Croft had suggested to Robur to avoid any chance of surprise.