Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

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

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

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

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

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

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

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From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

coins made of gold

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

prudent

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

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

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

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

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

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

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

having or showing only one eye

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

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

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

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

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

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From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

an Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

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

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

work hard

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

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

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

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 The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

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

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

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

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

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

From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

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

From this reading There were curious arms, the trophies of chase and war, rare gifts from conquered princes sent to Nineveh through love or fear, and the mounted heads and skins of beasts which had fallen before the King’s own spear and shafts.

during the time that

From this reading In its rear, through arches, lay an open portico, while beyond could be seen the Valley of the Tigris and the reaches of the river on its journey to the sea.

the extent of something from side to side

From this reading THE SKIN OF A ONE-EYED LION The throne-hall of the palace was of lofty pitch—and of spacious depth and width.

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From this reading The entrance was set with chiselled lions, and wingéd bulls in miniature of those which guarded the western gate, while the walls were lined with _steles_, whereon were pictured the battles of the King, his deeds of prowess in the hunt, his sacrifices at the altars of his gods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within were carven pillars of marble and of stone brought hither by utmost toil from foreign lands; likewise other pillars of malachite, of silver, and of hammered gold, draped with hangings of purple and embroidered stuffs from the treasure-stores of far Phoenicia.