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From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
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From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
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From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
Aláu
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From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
BARCA
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From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading HOW THE TWO BROTHERS WENT ON BEYOND SOLDAIA.
BOLGARA
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From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
lacking funds
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading HOW THE TWO BROTHERS WENT ON BEYOND SOLDAIA.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
carefully weighed
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
greatly pleased
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
one or the other of two
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
at any time
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
the state of being honored
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE TWO BROTHERS WENT ON BEYOND SOLDAIA.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
KAAN
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From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
LevantnounUS /ləˈvænt/
a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW THE TWO BROTHERS WENT ON BEYOND SOLDAIA.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
Ponent
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From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
PrincesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
SARA
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From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
SOLDAIA
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From this reading HOW THE TWO BROTHERS WENT ON BEYOND SOLDAIA.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
TartarsnounUS /ˈtɑːrtərz/
plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE TWO BROTHERS WENT ON BEYOND SOLDAIA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
up to a particular time
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
twelvemonthnoun
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
two times
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOW THE TWO BROTHERS WENT ON BEYOND SOLDAIA.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The Prince was highly pleased with these, and accepted the offering most graciously, causing the Brothers to receive at least twice its value.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After they had spent a twelvemonth at the court of this Prince there broke out a great war between Barca and Aláu, the Lord of the Tartars of the Levant, and great hosts were mustered on either side.{3} But in the end Barca, the Lord of the Tartars of the Ponent, was defeated, though on both sides there was great slaughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THE TWO BROTHERS WENT ON BEYOND SOLDAIA.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Having stayed a while at Soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further.
which person or people
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
belonging to which person
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So they set forth from Soldaia and travelled till they came to the Court of a certain Tartar Prince, BARCA KAAN by name, whose residences were at SARA{1} and at BOLGARA [and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous Princes that ever was among the Tartars.]{2} This Barca was delighted at the arrival of the Two Brothers, and treated them with great honour; so they presented to him the whole of the jewels that they had brought with them.
