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From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
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From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
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From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
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From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
AstrologersnounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒərz/
plural of “astrologer” — someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
for the reason that
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
next to; at the side of
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
CAMBALUC
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From this reading CONCERNING THE CITY OF CAMBALUC.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading CONCERNING THE CITY OF CAMBALUC.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE CITY OF CAMBALUC.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
four-square
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From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
Kaan
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From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING THE CITY OF CAMBALUC.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
and nothing more
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
express in words
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
TAIDU
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From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE CITY OF CAMBALUC.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading [However, he allowed a portion of the people which he did not suspect to remain in the old city, because the new one could not hold the whole of them, big as it is.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading So he caused the present city to be built close beside the old one, with only a river between them.{2} And he caused the people of the old city to be removed to the new town that he had founded; and this is called TAIDU.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now there was on that spot in old times a great and noble city called CAMBALUC, which is as much as to say in our tongue “The city of the Emperor.”{1} But the Great Kaan was informed by his Astrologers that this city would prove rebellious, and raise great disorders against his imperial authority.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As regards the size of this (new) city you must know that it has a compass of 24 miles, for each side of it hath a length of 6 miles, and it is four-square.
