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From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
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From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
(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 In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF GEORGIANIA AND THE KINGS THEREOF.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
for the reason that
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
brought into existence
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
ChurchmennounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/
plural of “churchman” — a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
GEORGIANIA
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From this reading OF GEORGIANIA AND THE KINGS THEREOF.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading OF GEORGIANIA AND THE KINGS THEREOF.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
Melic
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From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF GEORGIANIA AND THE KINGS THEREOF.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
go across or through
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
Ponent
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From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
RitenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
express in words
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF GEORGIANIA AND THE KINGS THEREOF.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
THEREOFadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading OF GEORGIANIA AND THE KINGS THEREOF.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
precisely as stated
From this reading The people are very handsome, capital archers, and most valiant soldiers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
at the time that
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They are Christians of the Greek Rite, and have a fashion of wearing their hair cropped, like Churchmen.{2} This is the country beyond which Alexander could not pass when he wished to penetrate to the region of the Ponent, because that the defile was so narrow and perilous, the sea lying on the one hand, and on the other lofty mountains impassable to horsemen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Georgiania there is a King called David Melic, which is as much as to say “David King”; he is subject to the Tartar.{1} In old times all the kings were born with the figure of an eagle upon the right shoulder.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The strait extends like this for four leagues, and a handful of people might hold it against all the world.
