used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
(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 The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Prince Ramses is troubled, and goes around grief-stricken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
AssyrianounUS /əˈsɪriə/
an ancient kingdom in northern Mesopotamia which is in present-day Iraq
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
AssyriansnounUS /əˈsɪriənz/
plural of “assyrian” — an inhabitant of ancient Assyria
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
facilitateverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪt/
make easier
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Prince Ramses is troubled, and goes around grief-stricken.
highest in quality
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
grief-strickenadjective
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading Prince Ramses is troubled, and goes around grief-stricken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prince Ramses is troubled, and goes around grief-stricken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
the literary culture
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
on one occasion
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
and nothing more
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
pharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
PhoeniciansnounUS /fəˈniːʃənz/
plural of “phoenician” — a member of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the first millennium B.C.
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
Pi-Bast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Ramses is troubled, and goes around grief-stricken.
RamsesnounUS /ˈræmsiːz/
any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC
From this reading Prince Ramses is troubled, and goes around grief-stricken.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
Sargon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile strange reports began to circulate among officers and nobles.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Prince Ramses is troubled, and goes around grief-stricken.
not known
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
unpaidadjectiveUS /ənˈpeɪd/
not paid
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The pharaoh," said the Phoenicians, "on learning of these concessions to Assyria fell very ill.
viceroynounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading AFTER his reception by the viceroy, Sargon delayed at Pi-Bast, waiting for letters from the pharaoh at Memphis.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
a late time of life
From this reading The Phoenicians told, of course as the greatest secret, that the priests, it was unknown for what reason, not only forgave the Assyrians the unpaid tribute, not only freed them once and for all time from paying it, but, besides, to facilitate some northern war for the Assyrians, had concluded a treaty of peace for many years with them.
