Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

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

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

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From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

cause to be bored

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

the temporal property of two things happening at the same time

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

a social unit living together

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

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

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

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

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

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

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

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

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

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

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

kept in good condition

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

a believer in or follower of Islam

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

plural of “moslem” — a believer in or follower of Islam

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

nonparticipation in a dispute or war

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

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

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

act of turning to for assistance

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

past form of “revolt” — make revolution

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

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

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

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

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

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

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

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

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In some of the Moorish towns that revolted from Ferdinand, they renounced the neutrality they had hitherto maintained between Christian and Moslem.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

soldiers collectively

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.

not known

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

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

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

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

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

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

From this reading The Israelites did not limit their struggles to the dark conspiracy to which allusion has been made.

at a wholesale price

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Whether it was that they were inflamed by the fearful and wholesale barbarities enforced by Ferdinand and the Inquisition against their tribe, or whether they were stirred up by one of their own order, in whom was recognised the head of their most sacred family; or whether, as is most probable, both causes combined--certain it is, that they manifested a feeling that was thoroughly unknown to the ordinary habits and policy of that peaceable people.

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading In this conjunction of hostile planets, Ferdinand had recourse to his favourite policy of wile and stratagem.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They bore great treasure to the public stock--they demanded arms, and, under their own leaders, were admitted, though with much jealousy and precaution, into the troops of the arrogant and disdainful Moslems.