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From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
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From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
in the past
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
CAIDOU
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From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came to pass, however, that Sigatay died.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
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 Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading OF THE GREAT CITY OF SAMARCAN.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It came to pass, however, that Sigatay died.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OF THE GREAT CITY OF SAMARCAN.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
the state of being honored
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
Kaan
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From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
Kaan's
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From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
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 It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE GREAT CITY OF SAMARCAN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
go across or through
From this reading It came to pass, however, that Sigatay died.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
SAMARCAN
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From this reading OF THE GREAT CITY OF SAMARCAN.
SaracensnounUS /ˈserəsənz/
plural of “saracen” — (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
SIGATAY
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From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
express in words
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE GREAT CITY OF SAMARCAN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
in the direction of
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
precisely as stated
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And they took a very fine stone which belonged to the Saracens, and placed it as the pedestal of a column in the middle of the church, supporting the roof.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is not a great while ago that SIGATAY, own brother to the Great Kaan, who was Lord of this country and of many an one besides, became a Christian.{2} The Christians rejoiced greatly at this, and they built a great church in the city, in honour of John the Baptist; and by his name the church was called.
which person or people
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Samarcan is a great and noble city towards the north-west, inhabited by both Christians and Saracens, who are subject to the Great Kaan’s nephew, CAIDOU by name; he is, however, at bitter enmity with the Kaan.{1} I will tell you of a great marvel that happened at this city.
