Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

anew

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

(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 There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

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

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

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

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

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

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

an inhabitant of ancient Assyria

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

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From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

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From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

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

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

the state of being with someone

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

a state of high honor

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

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

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

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

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

someone who hunts game

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

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

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

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

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

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

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

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From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

not any; not one

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

plural of “pale” — a wooden strip forming part of a fence

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

by chance

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

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From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

have in common

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

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

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

in the direction of

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

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

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.

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

From this reading There is no bond so close as that which is drawn by companionship in privation, danger and adventure--by a share, however small, in that military glory, before which all other fame pales to a wan and feeble light.

during the time that

From this reading Arbaces, riding slowly towards his palace, while a score of bearded retainers paced beside his steed, shook his head in grievous doubt and perplexity as to his duty in the present crisis.

which person or people

From this reading Like many other veterans in the Assyrian army, he was devoted, body and soul, to Ninus, reverencing him perhaps less as a monarch than as the famous warrior, who had led armies to victory again and again.

belonging to which person

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But between his tried captains and a despotic leader of whose authority there can be no jealousy, as there can be no cavil at his command, exists the community of interests, the mutual and reciprocal confidence of hounds with their huntsman, the wild deer in the mountain with the broad-fronted master-stag of the herd.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DIVINING CUP His queen's command, backed by the signet of the Great King himself, was a matter that brooked neither hesitation nor delay; and Arbaces, retiring from the royal presence, reflected with considerable apprehension on the order he had received from Semiramis.