accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
affixverbUS /ˈæfɪks/
attach to
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
in addition
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE PUNJAB, AS RULED BY RUNJEET SING.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE PUNJAB, AS RULED BY RUNJEET SING.
champaignnounUS /tʃæmˈpeɪn/
extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
Hemilaya
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From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
Hindostan
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From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
historiansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
IdentitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
IndusnounUS /ˈɪndəs/
a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Tucana
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
LimitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading ~Limits of the Punjab.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
NorthwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ~Limits of the Punjab.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE PUNJAB, AS RULED BY RUNJEET SING.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
overflowings
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From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
go across or through
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
PUNJABnounUS /pənˈdʒɑːb/
a historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan
From this reading ON THE PUNJAB, AS RULED BY RUNJEET SING.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
RULEDadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading ON THE PUNJAB, AS RULED BY RUNJEET SING.
RUNJEET
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From this reading ON THE PUNJAB, AS RULED BY RUNJEET SING.
Sinde
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From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
deliver by singing
From this reading ON THE PUNJAB, AS RULED BY RUNJEET SING.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
express a supposition
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
Sutlege
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From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE PUNJAB, AS RULED BY RUNJEET SING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Identity of the country as described by the Greeks.~ There are few countries on the globe defined by limits both natural and political like the Punjab.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
precisely as stated
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
which person or people
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Northward, it is terminated by the Hemilaya Mountains; westward, by the Indus or Sinde, which is also the boundary of Hindostan to the ocean; and on the east and south it has the river Sutlege, with four kindred streams, that water the country, and affix to it the name of Punjab.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The following are the accurate words of the historians of Alexander, who traversed this territory:--“The greater part of this country is level and champaign; which is occasioned chiefly, as some suppose, by the rivers washing down quantities of mud during their overflowings, insomuch that many countries have borrowed their very names from the rivers which pass through them.”
