used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
ACCOUNTSnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading WE SETTLE OUR ACCOUNTS WITH BODMILCAR.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
Belesys
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From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
BODMILCAR
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From this reading WE SETTLE OUR ACCOUNTS WITH BODMILCAR.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
braggingnounUS /ˈbræɡɪŋ/
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
Chaldeannoun
a wise man skilled in occult learning
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
traveling across
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
communicated in words
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
Gisgo
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From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
Himilco
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From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
and nothing more
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
others
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From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE SETTLE OUR ACCOUNTS WITH BODMILCAR.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
Phœnician
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From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading WE SETTLE OUR ACCOUNTS WITH BODMILCAR.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite late in the evening before we reached the bar of the river, and as I was fearful of crossing it in the dark, I gave orders to lay to for the night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE SETTLE OUR ACCOUNTS WITH BODMILCAR.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading A number of booths made of branches of trees had been erected on the shore, and some Phœnician dealers were purchasing plunder from the soldiers, and supplying them with wine in return.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE SETTLE OUR ACCOUNTS WITH BODMILCAR.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A small Chaldean camp was within sight, but I took every precaution to guard against any act of treachery on the part of Belesys.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Himilco, Gisgo, and several others expressed a great wish to go ashore, and although I knew that they would only be drinking and bragging of their adventures, I could not find it in my heart to refuse them.
