used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
Alexander'snounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændərz/
possessive form of “alexander” — European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
move towards
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
braying
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From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
Halicarnassusnoun
an ancient Greek city on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the mausoleum at Halicarnassus
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
Iphicrates
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From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
MacedoniansnounUS /ˌmæsəˈdoʊniənz/
plural of “macedonian” — a native or inhabitant of Macedon
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
Memnon
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From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
Miletus
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From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
Mylasan
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From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
Nathan
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From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
with speed
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
witty remark
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
stormingverbUS /ˈstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
in the direction of
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading At the first alarm the braying of trumpets sounded through the city, and soldiers filled the streets, marching quickly towards the Mylasan Gate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
a message informing of danger
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He held a spear in his hand and a sword was buckled about his fat sides.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Iphicrates, perched high on the walls with the corps of citizen defenders to which he belonged, watched the regular troops making ready for their sally.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fresh from the storming of stubborn Miletus, the Macedonians advanced against the lofty walls which sheltered the army of Memnon, nearly as numerous as their own.
WHIRLWIND'S
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From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE WHIRLWIND'S TRACK Long before Nathan with his captives reached the Persian capital, the sentinels upon the towers of Halicarnassus gave warning of the approach of Alexander's army.
