used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
(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 Ra the Sun arose and showed him all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Ra the Sun arose and showed him all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
the first light of day
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ra the Sun arose and showed him all.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
Khian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
pulleysnounUS /ˈpʊliz/
plural of “pulley” — a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
pylonnounUS /ˈpaɪlɑːn/
a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
RanounUS /rɑː/
an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores
From this reading Ra the Sun arose and showed him all.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ra the Sun arose and showed him all.
spannedverbUS /spænd/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Ra the Sun arose and showed him all.
Tanis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
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 Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the hour of dawn Khian was carried up the pylon stairs to the top of the eastern gate of Tanis.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
whereof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
which person or people
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Beneath him was a wide moat filled with water from the Nile, but the bridge which spanned it had been hoisted up by the aid of ropes and pulleys and was made fast to the gateway pillars.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a large flat place where fifty or more might stand with comfort, and being lame he was seated in a chair upon its eastern edge.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Beyond the moat and almost at its edge, for in their overwhelming might they seemed to fear nothing from their broken foes, appeared the heart of the host of Babylon, whereof the wings already encircled the city of Tanis, cutting off the escape of those who were within its walls.
