Chapter XCI · Chapter 91

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From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

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

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

later than; following

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

in addition

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

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

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

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

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

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

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

for the reason that

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

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

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

an old form of “has”

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

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

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

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

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

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From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

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

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

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From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

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

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

the force of workers available

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

and nothing more

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

attach to a support

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

Identical; not different.

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

express in words

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

carry out

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

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

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

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

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After the expiration of three days and nights they are relieved by another 3000, who mount guard for the same space of time, and then another body takes its turn, so that there are always 3000 on guard.

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

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Not that he keeps these for fear of any man whatever, but merely because of his own exalted dignity.

in or at the place that

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

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

From this reading HOW THE GREAT KAAN MAINTAINS A GUARD OF TWELVE THOUSAND HORSE, WHICH ARE CALLED KESHICAN.

which person or people

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These 12,000 men have four captains, each of whom is in command of 3000; and each body of 3000 takes a turn of three days and nights to guard the palace, where they also take their meals.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You must know that the Great Kaan, to maintain his state, hath a guard of twelve thousand horsemen, who are styled KESHICAN, which is as much as to say “Knights devoted to their Lord.”