Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

(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 At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

subject to appointment

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

an ancient kingdom in northern Mesopotamia which is in present-day Iraq

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

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From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

an old word for “between”

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

increase twofold

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

opinion or judgment

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

shining unsteadily

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

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From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

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

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

having or covered with hair

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

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

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

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

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

of less size or importance

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

held up in the air

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

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 At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

possessive form of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

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

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

not any; not one

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

on one occasion

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

compacted by ironing

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

have an element suggestive (of something)

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

having the characteristics of pitch or tar

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

precisely, exactly

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

move upward

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

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From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

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

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

naturally having skin of a dark color

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

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From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

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From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

like the short high ringing sound of a small bell

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

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

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading With thumpings of hairy fists they bawled for wine—red wine from the hills of Syria—and in the riot of a drunken toast they thundered forth the name—_Shammuramat_!

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

not fed

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

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

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

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From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

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From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

during the time that

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

move with a whining sound

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

which person or people

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading WHO RULETH, FIRST MUST RISE A sumptuous feast was held, whereat the greater and lesser chiefs of every camp assembled, each in his appointed place; moreover, throughout the army of Assyria no soldier went unfed, or thirsted for a gulp of wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

but in spite of that

From this reading At the head of the royal board sat Ninus, in his robes of state, with Menon on his left, Semiramis on his right, while below them ran a double row of grim-faced warriors from many lands, the bearded nobles of Assyria’s court, the swart barbarian clad in skins; yet pieces all in the bloody game of war.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading King Ninus smiled into Menon’s eyes, dropping his hand upon the shoulder of the youth, while Menon smiled in turn, lifted the monarch’s hand and pressed it to his lips.

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

From this reading And thus amid wild music of the sheep-skin drum and the zither’s tinkling whine, beneath the flickering glare of torches filling the air with resinous reek, a truce was made; a treaty betwixt Prince Menon and the King, wherein all enmity should cease, and the youth once more might claim a foster-father’s love.