used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
Alhaurin
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From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
(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 So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
ancor
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From this reading Padre mio, caro padre, E tu ancor m'abbandoni!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
arbitratornounUS /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪtər/
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
Bermeja
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From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
Bermudo
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From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
Caneri
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From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
caro
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From this reading Padre mio, caro padre, E tu ancor m'abbandoni!
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
permission to do something
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Padre mio, caro padre, E tu ancor m'abbandoni!
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
extacy
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From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
Feri
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From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
set up or found
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
yet to be or coming
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
Guarini
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From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
how
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From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
injunctionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
interruptsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpts/
plural of “interrupt” — a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
m'abbandoni
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From this reading Padre mio, caro padre, E tu ancor m'abbandoni!
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
mio
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From this reading Padre mio, caro padre, E tu ancor m'abbandoni!
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
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 So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
information about recent and important events
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
Otway
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From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading Padre mio, caro padre, E tu ancor m'abbandoni!
with speed
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
in the near future
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
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 _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His late extravagance had of course been considerably augmented by the news of the recent success.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
express in words
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading _Guarini._ I know not how to tell thee; Shame rises in my face and interrupts The story of my tongue.
tu
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From this reading Padre mio, caro padre, E tu ancor m'abbandoni!
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Otway._ Bermudo, the renegade, having received instructions from El Feri soon after the affair of the Sierra Bermeja, returned to Alhaurin, where he found Caneri in an extacy of uncontrollable joy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
which person or people
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So elated were his spirits, and so confident did he feel of the happy results which would attend all the future operations of the Moors, that, forgetting a secret dislike he always entertained to actual strife, he talked of heading a body, and meeting the Christians, who were rapidly advancing upon Alhaurin: but the renegade brought different injunctions from El Feri, who was now looked upon, by common consent, as the supreme arbitrator of the Moorish cause.
