Chapter VII

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

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

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

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

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

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

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

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

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

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

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From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

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From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

fearless and daring

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

cause to be bored

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

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From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

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

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

the act of conquering

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

intentionally conceived

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

morally blemished; stained or impure

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

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

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

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

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

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

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

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

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

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 Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

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

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

a fitting reward

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

the force of workers available

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

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From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

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From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

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From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

feeling self-importance

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

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

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

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

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

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

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

precisely as stated

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

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From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

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

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE As the glittering procession defiled in proud array through the gates of that imperial city, Babylon might well be proud of her children.

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

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

during the time that

From this reading Archers and slingers assumed the staid dignity of veteran captains, while the very horses that drew the war-chariots champed, snorted, and swelled their crests as if they too were conscious of the reputation it behoved them to uphold.

which person or people

From this reading The most warlike nation on earth had assembled to greet the flower of its army returning from conquest; and the warriors of the old king bore themselves like men who are conscious they deserve the meed of triumph accorded to their fellows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Each black-browed spearman, so bold of feature, so open-eyed, so curled and bearded, stalwart of limb and stately of gesture, marched with haughty step and head erect, as though he felt himself the picked and chosen champion of a host.

but in spite of that

From this reading Far as stretched the triumph--so far indeed that its van had already reached the temple of Baal, while its rearguard was yet below the sky-line of the desert--every link in that chain of victory afforded some object of interest, admiration, or pride to the spectators.