adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
D'Aubusson
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From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
feeblenessnoun
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
Gervaise
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From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
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 The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
OrdernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
Orsini
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From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
RhodesnounUS /roʊdz/
British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading D'Aubusson had, indeed, for some years been the real head of the community, but every question had, if only as a matter of form, to be referred to the grand master, in order to obtain his approval and signature.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first news that the knights heard on their return from their expedition was that the Grand Master Orsini was seriously ill, and that, at his advanced age, the doctors feared there was little hope of his rallying.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the state of feebleness to which he had for some months past fallen, much time was frequently lost before he could be made to understand the questions referred to him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, it was generally felt among the knights that, in view of the dangers that threatened Rhodes, it was for the good of the Order that a strong and capable man, whom all respected, and who possessed their entire confidence, should at such a time be invested with absolute power.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Gervaise felt a keen regret on hearing that the kind and gentle old man, who had been for three years his master, was at the point of death.
