Chapter IV

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

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

later than; following

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

anew

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

-ing form of “allocate” — distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

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

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

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

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

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

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

form a curve

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

official routes of communication

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

established by conditioning or learning

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

capable of being defended

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

plural of “dynasty” — a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

highest in quality

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

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

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

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

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

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

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

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From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

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From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

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 KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

come together

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

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

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

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From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

on one occasion

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

in an original manner

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

old; no longer valid or fashionable

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

having a round shape tapered at one end

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

with speed

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

on the contrary

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

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From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

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

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

in the second place

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

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From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

walk stiffly

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

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

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

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

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

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

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

up to a particular time

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

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

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Immediately above the city the river divides into two branches, known as the North and the South rivers; Slavna is clasped in the embrace of these channels.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.

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

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

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 old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

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

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading In old days the position was a strong one; nowadays it is obviously much less defensible; and those in power had recognized this fact in two ways--first by allocating money for a new and scientific system of fortifications; secondly by destroying almost entirely the ancient and out-of-date walls which had once been the protection of the city.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Conditioned by their course, its form is not circular, but pear-shaped, for they bend out in gradual broad curves to their greatest distance from one another, reapproaching quickly after that point is passed till they meet again at the end--or, rather, what was originally the end--of the city to the east; the single reunited river may stand for the stalk of the pear.

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

From this reading It lies in the broad valley of the Krath, which at this point flows due east.

a late time of life

From this reading KRAVONIA I THE NAME-DAY OF THE KING The ancient city of Slavna, for a thousand years or more and under many dynasties the capital of Kravonia, is an island set in a plain.