used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week had gone by.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
in addition
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER HENRIQUES AND THE BAKER’S OVEN.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
auto-da-fé
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From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
BAKER'SnounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading FATHER HENRIQUES AND THE BAKER’S OVEN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
broken-hearted
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From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
the act of burning something
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week had gone by.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER HENRIQUES AND THE BAKER’S OVEN.
start firing a weapon
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
set up or found
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
garotted
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From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A week had gone by.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week had gone by.
HENRIQUES
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From this reading FATHER HENRIQUES AND THE BAKER’S OVEN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
hereticsnounUS /ˈherətɪks/
plural of “heretic” — a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
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 For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
MoorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
Morella
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From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
not any; not one
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
OVENnounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading FATHER HENRIQUES AND THE BAKER’S OVEN.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
Quemadero
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From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
SevillenounUS /səˈvɪl/
a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
estrangement from god
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATHER HENRIQUES AND THE BAKER’S OVEN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
two times
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week had gone by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the fact that they were to be wed upon the following Saturday, the day fixed also for the combat between Peter and Morella, brought her no joy or consolation.
at the time that
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
in or at the place that
From this reading Margaret was in the palace, where Peter had been to see her twice, and found her broken-hearted.
which person or people
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading For on the next day, the Sunday, there was to be an “Act of Faith,” an auto-da-fé in Seville, when wicked heretics, such as Jews, Moors, and persons who had spoken blasphemy, were to suffer for their crimes—some by fire on the Quemadero, or place of burning, outside the city; some by making public confession of their grievous sin before they were carried off to perpetual and solitary imprisonment; some by being garotted before their bodies were given to the flames, and so forth.
