adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
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 He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
halberdiers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
Luis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
pausenounUS /pɔːz/
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
Quijada
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
shunsverbUS /ʃʌnz/
third-person singular of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
temporaladjectiveUS /ˈtempərəl/
not eternal
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Still, pain compelled him to pause at every third step, and ever and anon to lean upon the strong hip of his royal sister.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
wavedverbUS /weɪvd/
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Majesty, whose nature demands that people should look up to it, shuns the downward glance of compassion.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He, who had cherished the proud feeling of uniting in himself, his own imperial power, the temporal and ecclesiastical sovereignty over all Christendom, would now willingly have changed places with the bronzed, sinewy halberdiers who were presenting arms to him along the sides of the staircase.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet during this walk the Emperor Charles, even at the risk of presenting a pitiable spectacle, would gladly have availed himself of the litter.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yet he waved back Luis Quijada with an angry glance and the sharp query, "Who summoned you?" when, in an attitude of humble entreaty, he ventured to offer him the support of his strong arm.
