Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

anew

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

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From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

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

From this reading “Eat, Isaac--eat; yonder are viands prepared for thee; eat, and spare not.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

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

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

take in solid food

From this reading “Eat, Isaac--eat; yonder are viands prepared for thee; eat, and spare not.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

the organ of sight

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

bringing death

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here, indeed, may the heathen search for us in vain!

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 It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

an old form of “has”

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Here, indeed, may the heathen search for us in vain!

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, indeed, may the heathen search for us in vain!

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

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

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

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Here, indeed, may the heathen search for us in vain!

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading “Eat, Isaac--eat; yonder are viands prepared for thee; eat, and spare not.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Here, indeed, may the heathen search for us in vain!

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading “Eat, Isaac--eat; yonder are viands prepared for thee; eat, and spare not.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Here, indeed, may the heathen search for us in vain!

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

refrain from harming

From this reading “Eat, Isaac--eat; yonder are viands prepared for thee; eat, and spare not.

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading “Eat, Isaac--eat; yonder are viands prepared for thee; eat, and spare not.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

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

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Here, indeed, may the heathen search for us in vain!

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

in truth; certainly

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading “Eat, Isaac--eat; yonder are viands prepared for thee; eat, and spare not.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Verily, my veins grow warm again; and thy servant hungereth, and hath thirst.”

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

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

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

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

From this reading It was the eve of the fatal day on which Granada was to be delivered to the Spaniards, and in that subterranean vault beneath the house of Almamen, before described, three elders of the Jewish persuasion were met.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

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

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading “Trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” cried one, a wealthy and usurious merchant, with a twinkling and humid eye, and a sleek and unctuous aspect, which did not, however, suffice to disguise something fierce and crafty in his low brow and pinched lips--“trusty and well-beloved Ximen,” said this Jew--“truly thou hast served us well, in yielding to thy persecuted brethren this secret shelter.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading “Eat, Isaac--eat; yonder are viands prepared for thee; eat, and spare not.