1865
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From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
1918
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From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
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From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
AssyrianounUS /əˈsɪriə/
an ancient kingdom in northern Mesopotamia which is in present-day Iraq
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
AssyriannounUS /əˈsɪriən/
an inhabitant of ancient Assyria
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
ASSYRIANSnounUS /əˈsɪriənz/
plural of “assyrian” — an inhabitant of ancient Assyria
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
brought into existence
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
a youthful male person
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
dark-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
Marietta
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From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
come together
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
the force of workers available
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
MOSESnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
attach to a support
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
PersianounUS /ˈpɜːrʒə/
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/
a university town in central New Jersey
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
except for; apart from
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
Seir
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From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
Shedd
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From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His dark brown moustache and short beard covered a firm mouth and a strong chin.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
the rays of the sun
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading For he was born out here in Persia on Mount Seir.[63] And he had lived here as a boy and a man, save for the time when his splendid American father had sent him to Marietta, Ohio, for some of his schooling, and to Princeton for his final training.
turbanedadjective
wearing a turban
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
Urumia
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From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading His vigorous expression and his strongly Roman nose added to the commanding effect of his presence.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
at the time that
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
which person or people
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
William
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From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading His face was as brown with the sunshine of this eastern land as were the wrinkled faces of the turbaned Assyrian village men who stood before him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE MOSES OF THE ASSYRIANS _William Ambrose Shedd_ (1865-1918) I A dark-haired American with black, penetrating eyes that looked you steadily in the face, and sparkled with light when he laughed, sat on a chair in a hall in 1918 in the ancient city of Urumia in the land of Assyria where Persia and Turkey meet.