used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
in addition
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
Asharal
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From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading Pledge me, therefore, in the word of a Prince of Babylon."
BabyloniannounUS /ˌbæbəˈloʊniən/
an inhabitant of ancient Babylon
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
CITADELnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
else
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From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
Habal
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From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
Huzim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
Kedha
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From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
set down according to a plan
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
Menon
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From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
not any; not one
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
not one, and not any
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
PledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Pledge me, therefore, in the word of a Prince of Babylon."
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
in the near future
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Pledge me, therefore, in the word of a Prince of Babylon."
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
except for; apart from
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
Semiramis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
snufflingadjective
liable to sniffle
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
with low volume
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
be standing; be upright
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
Syrian's
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From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
thereforadverb
(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Pledge me, therefore, in the word of a Prince of Babylon."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
at the time that
From this reading One other came also, albeit none had bidden him, and now he came snuffling to the Syrian’s side, knowing full well that the time was past when his mistress might send him back; so Semiramis cursed Habal softly and suffered him to go.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE CITADEL Along the subterranean river course, cautiously and without a light, groped Kedha, Semiramis and Asharal, while at their heels walked Huzim bearing on his shoulder a mighty hammer with a ponderous head of brass; and following after came a thousand Babylonian warriors picked for their courage and their skill in deeds of arms.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading She laid a hand upon his shoulder and spoke into his ear: "If the halls of the citadel be cleared, no man save Menon first must stand with me upon the roof, else a woe may come of it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Pledge me, therefore, in the word of a Prince of Babylon."
but in spite of that
From this reading "Asharal," she whispered presently, "in this my enterprise a chance is given thee to win renown among the peoples of thy land, yet in return therefor I ask a price."
