Chapter V · Chapter 5

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

(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 He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Almamen had not returned to Granada.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

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From this reading BOABDIL'S RECONCILIATION WITH HIS PEOPLE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

come together

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

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 Meanwhile, Almamen had not returned to Granada.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BOABDIL'S RECONCILIATION WITH HIS PEOPLE.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

something that is lost

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, Almamen had not returned to Granada.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

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 He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meanwhile, Almamen had not returned to Granada.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading BOABDIL'S RECONCILIATION WITH HIS PEOPLE.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading BOABDIL'S RECONCILIATION WITH HIS PEOPLE.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Meanwhile, Almamen had not returned to Granada.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

a minor short-term fight

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He commenced strong fortifications around his camp; and, forbidding assault on the Moors, defied it against himself.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Almamen had not returned to Granada.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

under normal conditions

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.

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

From this reading He forbade all parties of skirmish, in which the Moors, indeed, had usually gained the advantage, and contented himself with occupying all the passes through which provisions could arrive at the besieged city.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BOABDIL'S RECONCILIATION WITH HIS PEOPLE.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Several days had elapsed without any encounter between Moor and Christian; for Ferdinand's cold and sober policy, warned by the loss he had sustained in the ambush of Muza, was now bent on preserving rigorous restraint upon the fiery spirits he commanded.