used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
Bactrians
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From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
besiegingnounUS /bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
chariotsnounUS /ˈtʃeriəts/
plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
cubits
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From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
delvedverbUS /delvd/
past form of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
to come or go into
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
footmen
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From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
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 IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
ten 10s
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
in like or similar manner
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
mountain'snounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
possessive form of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
that is looked for
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
swarmsnounUS /swɔːrmz/
plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
up to a particular time
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
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 IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
war-cars
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From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Day after day went by, till the war-cars stood at rest in a circle six hundred cubits distant from the walls; then came the footmen.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
at the time that
From this reading This second army, when it reached the plains, began likewise to divide, stretching away to east and west in the manner of two huge, creeping arms that girt the city in a close embrace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
which person or people
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then followed long lines of chariots, till the eyes of the Bactrians ached with the glitter of the proud array.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading First came mounted warriors who paused at the mountain’s foot, one half to pitch their camp and guard the road which swarms of workmen delved to smooth, while the other half made shift to sweep the country round about, to seize on points of vantage or to beat back hostile bands of horse and foot that sought to enter the city and aid its strength.
ZARIASPA
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From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF ZARIASPA From the walls of Zariaspa the Bactrians watched a besieging host descend into the plains.
