Chapter XXVI

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From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

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

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

an experience that appalls

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

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From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

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

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

of the present time and place

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

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

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

engage in

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

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From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

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From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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 This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

not any; not one

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

and nothing more

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

for each

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

not used up

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

get by special effort

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

stalk of a moss capsule

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

not in physical motion

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

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

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

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

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

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From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

pass through

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

with unreduced energy

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

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From this reading Per gli antri, e per le selve ognun traea Allor la vita, ne fra seta, o lane Le sue ruvide membra ravvolgea.

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

From this reading This place abounded in deep caverns and subterranean vaults, in which it was a received tradition that the Moors used in former times to shut their Christian captives, and make them undergo dreadful torments.

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

From this reading By the vicissitudes of fortune, however, these dungeons were now converted into secure retreats by the fallen and dispersed Moors.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.

belonging to which person

From this reading Several of these lurking places had already been traced out by the unwearied perseverance of the Spaniards, or betrayed through the treachery of mercenary Moors, but there still were some remaining which baffled every research, and whose existence known only to some of the principal and most faithful Moors, were in no danger at least of immediate discovery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Metastasio._ At a short distance from Granada there is a place called _El cerro de los Martires_,[42] which traditionary lore had invested with most appalling histories.