used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
(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 It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
avengingverbUS /əˈvendʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
bridles
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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
set up or found
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
FrankishadjectiveUS /ˈfræŋkɪʃ/
of or relating to the Franks
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
HerodnounUS /ˈherəd/
king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
HOW
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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
infidelsnounUS /ˈɪnfɪdelz/
plural of “infidel” — a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
immediately past
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
the force of workers available
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
MoslemnounUS /ˈmɑːzləm/
a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
mosquenounUS /mɑːsk/
(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
Omar
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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
plashed
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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
rapinenoun
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
Raymond
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From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
RICHARD
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From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
move upward
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
sackedadjectiveUS /sækt/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
except for; apart from
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
cut with a saw
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
estrangement from god
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
Sionnoun
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For its story is of the deeds of men--not of demons, as their foes cried--nor of avenging angels, as their own hearts boasted.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
Tancrednoun
Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
express in words
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
Theroulde
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From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
unbeliefnoun
a rejection of belief
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
which person or people
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW RICHARD SAW THE SUN RISE How the Holy City was sacked by the men of the West; how the infidels paid for unbelief and blasphemy with their own blood; how the blood in the porch of the mosque of Omar plashed up to the bridles of the horses,--these things this book will not tell.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It was theirs to save her from death or worse, at the hands of the raging victors, who deemed all in the city Moslem, that night of rapine and sin.
but in spite of that
From this reading Through Saint Stephen's gate they brought her forth, while in Sion, the upper city, the last Egyptians yet stood at bay, and Tancred and Raymond were leading to the final slaughter.
Zeyneb's
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From this reading Neither is there need to tell how Zeyneb's life went out under a Frankish sword, nor how Herbert and Theroulde found Mary at the house by the Gate of Herod.