used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
Anti-Libanus
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From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
appeaseverbUS /əˈpiːz/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
BAALnoun
any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
Baalbek
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From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
Babel's
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From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
bath-tubs
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From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
BeirutnounUS /beɪˈruːt/
capital and largest city of Lebanon; located in western Lebanon on the Mediterranean
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
Coele-Syria
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From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
DamascusnounUS /dəˈmæskəs/
an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
one or the other of two
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
EmperorsnounUS /ˈempərərz/
plural of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
entices
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From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
a person of German nationality
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
a state of high honor
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
march in a procession
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
New-World
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From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
pilferverbUS /ˈpɪlfər/
make off with belongings of others
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
Rome'snounUS /roʊmz/
possessive form of “rome” — capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It lies at the foot of Anti-Libanus, in the sunny plains of Coele-Syria, a day's march from either Damascus or Beirut.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CITY OF BAAL The City of Baal, or Baalbek, is between the desert and the deep sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is a city with a future as brilliant as any New-World city; the railroad at its gate, the modern agricultural implements in its fields, and the porcelain bath-tubs in its hotels, can testify to this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
to-day
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From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a city with a past as romantic as Rome's, as wicked as Babel's; its ruins testify both to its glory and its shame.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading It is a city that enticed and still entices the mighty of the earth; Roman Emperors in the past came to appease the wrath of its gods, a German Emperor to-day comes to pilfer its temples.
