| 单词 | Araxes |
| 例句 | Araxes!—Blessings on Pharaoh!—Blessings on the alliance! Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z In the north he had advanced as far as Lake Van, and the valley of the Araxes, the Tibarenes in the north-west, and the Cilicians in the west had felt the weight of his arms. The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) 2012-03-01T03:00:28.903Z The adjacent Pasin Plain, watered by the Araxes, has suffered severely from the Kurds. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z Only the valley of the Araxes allowed agriculture on any extensive scale; it only brought forth abundant produce. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z Then Hystaspes went over the Araxes on his way back to Persia, to keep his son under guard for Cyrus. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z But the murderers were cut off in their escape by Armenian horsemen and precipitated into the Araxes, while the dying king gave orders to massacre the family of Anak. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z On his first campaign he fought on the borders of Urarti, i. e. of the land of Ararat, the region of the Upper Araxes. The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) 2012-03-01T03:00:28.903Z Terrace above terrace, from the limpid waters of the Araxes, fed eternally by mountain snows, rose the wonderful palaces upon which the revenues of generations had been lavished. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Araxes I take to be a Græcism, and the Mod. name Aras to show the proper form. The River-Names of Europe 2011-04-20T02:00:18.983Z They do not cultivate the soil, but live on their herds and on fish, which the Araxes supplies in large quantities, and drink milk. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Proceeding down the Araxes valley, the temple of the god Dir was levelled to the ground; the temple of Anahit was stoutly defended but to no avail; the temple was burned. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z Ana, called Araxes by the former, Saocoras by the latter; but no trace of such a stream has been found by modern explorers and the country in general has always been uninhabited. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z The patriarchs of Great Armenia first resided at Ashtishat, on the Araxes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" The great height of the snow-line, 14,000 ft., is due to the small rainfall and the upward rush of dry air from the plain of the Araxes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" Principal rivers: the Aras or Araxes, and the Kizil-Uzen, which enter the Caspian; smaller streams discharge themselves within the province into the great salt lake of Urumiyah. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis It is situated just to the north of the mountain on the left bank of the Araxes. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z He need not put himself to the expense and trouble of building a bridge across the Araxes. Cyrus the Great Makers of History Many of the early towns were on or near the Araxes, and amongst their ruins are the remains of churches which throw light on the history of Christian architecture in the East. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" The limits of the Biblical Ararat are not known, but they must have included the lofty Armenian plateau which overlooks the plain of the Araxes on the north, and that of Mesopotamia on the south. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" He had left them in Persia when he set out on his expedition across the Araxes. Darius the Great Makers of History On the bank of the Araxes, in the plain of Armenia, and in full view of Ararat are located the monastery of Khor-Virap and the chapel of St. Gregory close beside it. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z The boundary between his dominions and those of the queen was at the River Araxes, a stream flowing from west to east, through the central parts of Asia, toward the Caspian Sea. Cyrus the Great Makers of History Cereals and hardy fruits grow on the higher ground, whilst rice is cultivated in the hot, well-watered valley of the Araxes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" In the mean while Timur moved from the Araxes through the countries of Armenia and Anatolia. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 In the latter part of his life, he conceived the idea that there might possibly be some additional glory and power to be acquired in subduing certain half-savage regions in the north, beyond the Araxes. Darius the Great Makers of History It was here Cyrus crossed the river unobstructed, and continued his march on the left bank for nine days, until he came to the river Araxes, which separates Syria from Arabia. Ancient States and Empires Cyrus arrives at the Araxes.Difficulties of crossing the river. Cyrus the Great Makers of History Russian victories On the banks of the Djeham, Paskevitch, with a division of the Russian army, overthrew the main body of the Persians and forced them back over the Araxes. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) He speaks here of two large rivers, one of which, the Araxes, would be the Volga, and the other, that he calls the Ista, must be the Danube. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World But admitting that Arran, the country washed by the Araxes, was the birthplace of Zoroaster, can we possibly follow Dr. Spiegel when he says, Arran seems to be identical with Haran, the birthplace of Abraham? Chips From A German Workshop - Volume I Essays on the Science of Religion Euphrates went by now with smoother waves, and the Morini utmost of men, and the hornèd Rhine, the untamed Dahae, and Araxes chafing under his bridge. The Aeneid of Virgil Among such savages as these, and through the forests and wildernesses in which they lived, Cyrus advanced till he reached the Araxes. Cyrus the Great Makers of History The river Araxes was recognized as the frontier of both states. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Hence he advanced through Syria, nine days' march, a distance of fifty parasangs, and arrived at the river Araxes, where were a number of villages, stored with corn and wine. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis Our gunner is appointed to the Araxes, and the admiral has given me a gunner’s warrant for old Swinburne. Peter Simple This city called "The Glory of the East," the ancient capital of Persia, is situated in the province of Faris, on the river Araxes. Modern Persia Last, proud Araxes, whom no bridge could bind, Euphrates humbled, and the horned Rhine. The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor And then—the quiet stream of the Araxes flowed softly, cold and clear, among the rose-gardens below the palace. Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster During the early part of his reign he conducted military expeditions to the north beyond the river Araxes. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria At length, after a march of 300 Roman, or 277 British, miles, they reached the river Araxes, probably at the Julfa ferry, and, crossing it, found themselves in Armenia. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In the long grass of the Moghan district, on the lower course of the Araxes, the snakes are so numerous and venomous that many parts of the plain are thereby rendered impassable in the summer-time. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7): Media The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Justinian, son of Germanus, defeats the Persians and advances to the Araxes. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 The river Khabur—the Araxes of Xenophon—flows from the Kurdistan mountains southwards, and runs into the Euphrates. The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela Beyond Lake Maeotis it spreads on the other side of the straits of Bosphorus to the Caucasus Mountains and the river Araxes. The Origin and Deeds of the Goths Others say that the Araxes does not join this stream, but that it has a separate outlet, though near to the other, into the same sea. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Then the sun flamed out, and in a moment the Araxes valley and all the hollows of the savage ridges we were crossing were flooded with overpowering light. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 Our gunner is appointed to the Araxes, and the admiral has given me a gunner's warrant for old Swinburne. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 Kaf thrusts his snouted crags through fog: Araxes swells beyond his span, And knowledge poured by pilgrimage Overflows the banks of man. John Marr and Other Poems There it sends forth very famous rivers into the Caspian Sea—the Araxes, the Cyrus and the Cambyses. The Origin and Deeds of the Goths His son, Argistis, spent the first few years of his reign in completing his conquests in the country north of the Araxes. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History The Araxes and Euphrates Send thee greeting as they glide. Russian Lyrics The apostrophe to Araxes reminds us of the trials of Armenia, of her exiled sons, of her wasted land, and of the perpetual fast she ever keeps in mourning for her children. Armenian Literature If you're troubled with taxes, You cross the Araxes, Or fly to the plains of Hairoun; In the height of the summer, Cool as a cucumber, You sit in your air-balloon. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 369, May 9, 1829 Though she could have stopped the approach of Cyrus at the river Araxes, yet she permitted him to cross, preferring to overcome him in battle rather than to thwart him by advantage of 62 position. The Origin and Deeds of the Goths I. The Aboras, or, as it is called by Xenophon, the Araxes, was fixed as the boundary between the two monarchies. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Or, according to others, the Araxes does not fall into it, but they flow near one another, and so discharge themselves as neighbors into the same sea. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Meditating by Araxes, Pacing slowly to and fro, Sought I traces of the grandeur Hidden by her turgid flow. Armenian Literature A fortnight ago old man Nicholas descended from his mountains and scuppered his enemies there—at Kuprikeui, where the main road eastwards crosses the Araxes. Greenmantle And here the tam'd Euphrates humbly glides, And there the Rhine submits her swelling tides, And proud Araxes, whom no bridge could bind; The Danes' unconquer'd offspring march behind, And Morini, the last of humankind. The Aeneid English That the Russians have reinforced the garrisons of Natshiran and Abbasabad, and have withdrawn all their troops to the left bank of the Araxes, with the exception of those who garrison Bayazid. A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II Six days after this last battle, they arrived at the river Araxes, which divides Media and Armenia, and seemed, both by its deepness and the violence of the current, to be very dangerous to pass. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans In 1123-1124 he wrested from them Tiflis and the whole country up to the Araxes, including Ani, as we have said. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 In the plains of Moan or Mogan we again met with Tartars; and through this plain flows the Araxes, which comes from Armenia the Greater, called likewise the land of Ararat. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time In point of fact it had died with him, it and he having been simultaneously transfixed by a Thracian pikeman in the fight with the Cappadocians on the Araxes. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 "And Frenchmen can be found perhaps who are like Araxes in the number of their loves and infidelities?" Ziska On the eighth day they proceeded on their way, ascending the banks of the Phasis, not the celebrated river of that name, but probably the one usually called Araxes. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest From this place he continued his march through Syria nine stages—fifty parasangs—and they reached the river Araxes. Anabasis We next came to a bridge of boats fastened together with great iron chains, for crossing the united stream of the Kur and Araxes. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time He paused a moment,—then added: "You remember I told you I was hunting down that warrior of old time, Araxes?" Ziska "The principal achievement and glory being to kill as many of one's fellow-creatures as possible!" laughed Gervase—"Like the famous warrior, Araxes, of whom the Princess has just been telling me!" Ziska Araxes was a Man of Might, far exceeding in Strength and Beauty the common sons of men. Ziska "You would play the part of an Araxes over again!" Ziska "As secret as the Great Pyramid and the hidden tomb of Araxes!" Ziska "The likeness between yourself and the old-world warrior, Araxes, is no less remarkable!" Ziska Enter with me, my lover Araxes!—die as I died, unprepared and alone! Ziska Soul of Araxes, cling to my soul!—for this present life is swiftly passing! Ziska Apropos of the dancing-girl of Araxes and the art of dancing generally, I am going to entertain the company presently by letting them see a real old dance of Thebes. Ziska "Araxes was great, but now Araxes is a forgotten hero," said the Princess slowly, each accent of her dulcet voice chiming on the ear like the stroke of a small silver bell. Ziska I am very much interested in Araxes," said Gervase then, "partly, I suppose, because he is as yet in the happy condition of being an interred mummy. Ziska Above him gleamed the great jewelled sarcophagus; and within touch of his passive hand was the ivory shield and gold-hilted sword of Araxes. Ziska "I am hunting down a man called Araxes," answered the Doctor. Ziska It represents the return of the warrior Araxes, a favorite servant of the king's, after some brilliant victory. Ziska "Allowing for the peculiar style of drawing and design common to ancient Egypt, the portrait of Araxes might pass for Gervase in Egyptian costume." Ziska "What has Araxes to do with you?" he demanded. Ziska "Yes," he said, "I would play the part of an Araxes over again!" Ziska I shall be imagining I am his fad, Araxes, next! Ziska Do you not see a curious resemblance, Princess, between this Araxes and a friend of ours here present? Ziska Araxes, like Rameses, may lead to fresh discoveries in Egypt, for all we know. Ziska Whoever Araxes was, he stands little chance of being exhumed if he lies two floors below the Great Pyramid in a sealed-up rocky cavern! Ziska |
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