Chapter LXVII · Chapter 67

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From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

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From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

(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 Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

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

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

react verbally

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

plural of “astrologer” — someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

the two together, not just one

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

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From this reading HOW PRESTER JOHN MARCHED TO MEET CHINGHIS.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

wanted intensely

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

obtain

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

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

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

comparative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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 Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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 And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

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From this reading HOW PRESTER JOHN MARCHED TO MEET CHINGHIS.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading HOW PRESTER JOHN MARCHED TO MEET CHINGHIS.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

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From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

set down according to a plan

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

in the direction of the length

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading HOW PRESTER JOHN MARCHED TO MEET CHINGHIS.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

come together

From this reading HOW PRESTER JOHN MARCHED TO MEET CHINGHIS.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

not any; not one

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

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

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

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From this reading HOW PRESTER JOHN MARCHED TO MEET CHINGHIS.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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 And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

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From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

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

From this reading HOW PRESTER JOHN MARCHED TO MEET CHINGHIS.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading For they got a cane and split it lengthwise, and laid one half on this side and one half on that, allowing no one to touch the pieces.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

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

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The Saracens tried to ascertain, but were unable to give a true answer; the Christians, however, did give a true answer, and showed manifestly beforehand how the event should be.

up to a particular time

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

at the time that

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now the story goes that when Prester John became aware that Chinghis with his host was marching against him, he went forth to meet him with all his forces, and advanced until he reached the same plain of Tanduc, and pitched his camp over against that of Chinghis Kaan at a distance of 20 miles.

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

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And then both armies remained at rest for two days that they might be fresher and heartier for battle.{1} So when the two great hosts were pitched on the plains of Tanduc as you have heard, Chinghis Kaan one day summoned before him his astrologers, both Christians and Saracens, and desired them to let him know which of the two hosts would gain the battle, his own or Prester John’s.