Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

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

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

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

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

put or send forth

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

experiencing delirium

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

an opposing military force

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

move out of an unsafe location into safety

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

occurring every hour or payable by the hour

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

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

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

immediately past

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

the act of tarrying

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

a native or inhabitant of Macedon

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

plural of “macedonian” — a native or inhabitant of Macedon

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

march in a procession

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

not any; not one

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

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

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

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

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

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

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

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

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

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

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

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

From this reading Hourly the Tyrians expected to see the besieging army evacuate Old Tyre and march away.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

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 In order to strike terror into the hearts of the enemy, twenty Macedonian prisoners were put to death upon the walls with lingering tortures, and their mangled bodies were cast into the sea.

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

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

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

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.

at the time that

From this reading Their rage knew no bounds when a boat bearing two heralds put out from the shore and entered the Sidonian Harbor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE JEST OF KING AZEMILCUS Tyre was delirious with joy over the success of the attack on the towers, for the city was convinced that now, at last, the Macedonians would depart.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Feasts were given in the great houses, processions wound through the streets, and sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered in all the temples.