addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
a cherished desire
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
Chaldeanoun
an ancient region of Mesopotamia lying between the Euphrates delta and the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Desert; settled in 1000 BC and destroyed by the Persians in 539 BC; reached the height of its power under Nebuchadnezzar II
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading The fire of war and the love of conquest were not yet quenched in his soul.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
emanating from God
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
DuranounUS /ˈdʊrə/
the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
edifices
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From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire of war and the love of conquest were not yet quenched in his soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The fire of war and the love of conquest were not yet quenched in his soul.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
monarch'snounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
possessive form of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
not any; not one
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading The fire of war and the love of conquest were not yet quenched in his soul.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The fire of war and the love of conquest were not yet quenched in his soul.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading But the monarch’s vast ambition was not to be satisfied by the erection of massive walls and costly edifices.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The fire of war and the love of conquest were not yet quenched in his soul.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thousands were continually employed in carrying out the schemes developed by his inventive mind, and no sooner was one mighty enterprise completed, than another project was brought forward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The king contented himself with adding to the already magnificent grandeur of the seat of his empire.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
a late time of life
From this reading For some years after that wonderful display of Divine power, as exhibited before vast thousands on the plains of Dura, Chaldea was comparatively free from wars.
but in spite of that
From this reading The fire of war and the love of conquest were not yet quenched in his soul.
