1177
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From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
27th
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From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
CrusadersnounUS /kruːˈseɪdərz/
plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
desponding
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From this reading The news of the success of the Priest-King opened a door of hope to the desponding Christian world.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The news of the success of the Priest-King opened a door of hope to the desponding Christian world.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The news of the success of the Priest-King opened a door of hope to the desponding Christian world.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
infidelnounUS /ˈɪnfɪdel/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
intrusted
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From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
Johannes
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From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
Mussulmans
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From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The news of the success of the Priest-King opened a door of hope to the desponding Christian world.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
Presbyternoun
an elder in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
PRESTER
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From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
Priest-King
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From this reading The news of the success of the Priest-King opened a door of hope to the desponding Christian world.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The news of the success of the Priest-King opened a door of hope to the desponding Christian world.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading PRESTER JOHN About the middle of the twelfth century, a rumour circulated through Europe that there reigned in Asia a powerful Christian Emperor, Presbyter Johannes.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a bloody fight he had broken the power of the Mussulmans, and was ready to come to the assistance of the Crusaders.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The news of the success of the Priest-King opened a door of hope to the desponding Christian world.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Pope Alexander III. determined at once to effect a union with this mysterious personage, and on the 27th of September, 1177, wrote him a letter, which he intrusted to his physician, Philip, to deliver in person.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Great was the exultation in Europe, for of late the news from the East had been gloomy and depressing, the power of the infidel had increased, overwhelming masses of men had been brought into the field against the chivalry of Christendom, and it was felt that the cross must yield before the odious crescent.
