Chapter XX · El Kûds

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

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

(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 The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

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

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

plural of “armenian” — a native or inhabitant of Armenia

From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

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

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

past form of “barter” — exchange goods without involving money

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

without stop or interruption

From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

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From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

at any time

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

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From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

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From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

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

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

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From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

plural of “latin” — any dialect of the language of ancient Rome

From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

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

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

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From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

a believer in or follower of Islam

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

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From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

come to pass

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

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From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

and nothing more

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

plural of “protestant” — an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the rivalry between the Greeks, Latins, Protestants, Armenians, Copts and Mohammedans continued.

not in physical motion

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

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

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

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

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

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

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

interact in a certain way

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

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

From this reading Jerusalem—that much-coveted city of quarrels—was still under Moslem rule.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

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

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.

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

From this reading The Jews—to whom it was as the golden heart of their country—had done all in their power to possess it, but the Sultan was obdurate, and had only bartered Palestine on the condition that El Kûds—the Holy—should be extra-territorialised.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the Jews stood on a firmer footing than heretofore; and if secretly they looked upon the _Harâm_ with covetous eyes, seeing behind the Mosque of Omar the dome of their own Temple, they kept their secret well.

a Jewish supporter of Zionism

From this reading The Zionist leaders had impressed upon their minds the need of maintaining friendly relations with their rivals; and they were urged to treat the Christian sacred places with due respect, in order to show that they were as capable as the Mohammedans of guarding them intact, if ever opportunity should occur.