Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

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

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

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

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

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

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth

From this reading WOE TO THE CALIPH.

a period of 100 years

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

the act of conquering

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

fall or come down violently

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

plural of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

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 Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

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

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

plural of “horde” — a vast multitude

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

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

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

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

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

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

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

full of life and energy

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

plural of “mogul” — a bump on a ski slope

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

in an original manner

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

above and across; more than

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

ring or echo with sound

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

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

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

-ing form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

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

From this reading WOE TO THE CALIPH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

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

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

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

From this reading WOE TO THE CALIPH.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

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

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I HAVE mentioned that, in the middle of the thirteenth century, the Moguls, or Tartars, were the terror of Asia and Europe.

which person or people

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading WOE TO THE CALIPH.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading In considering their energy and cruelty as warriors, is it wonderful that their movements should have been regarded with lively alarm?

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Originally a number of hordes, inhabiting the waste regions that lie between ancient Emaues, Siberia, and China, and the sea of Kamschatka, the Tartars formed several nations of hunters and shepherds, living under tents, with their families subsisting on the produce of the chase and the flesh of their flocks, and acknowledging one God, the sovereign of heaven, but reserving their worship for the genii, who, as they believed, followed their steps, and watched over the safety of their families.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading From the Yellow River to the banks of the Danube they had marched, conquering and slaughtering; marking their way with devastation, and making the two continents resound with the tumult of war and the crash of empires.