Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

later than; following

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

(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 The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

compensation for a wrong

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

the act of departing

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

time without end

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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 Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

apart from; not including

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

a state of high honor

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

dressed in a habit

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

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

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

plural of “infidel” — a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

immediately past

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

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From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

the local environment

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

an amount of time

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

on the contrary

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

save from sins

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

with reluctance

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

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From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

Identical; not different.

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

plural of “saracen” — (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

try to get or reach

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

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

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The emperor received them kindly and restored to their possession all their rights and property.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

to that

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

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

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

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

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

not known

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

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

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Having at last arrived in view of the holy city, Jerusalem, then in possession of the infidels, and before which the Christian army was encamped, laying siege thereto—an army composed of noble knights, assembled from all parts of Europe, who thought that they had been called to redeem the sacred city from the sacrilegious possession of the Saracens, to the glory of God, and the insurance of their own souls to an eternity in Paradise.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

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

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

at the time that

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

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

From this reading During the same month the camp was broken up, and the imperial army marched to the city of Liege, which became for the time the capital for the empire.

which person or people

From this reading Some days after the departure of Maugis, Duke Richard de Normandie presented to Charlemagne the three brothers of Maugis, who remained in France.

belonging to which person

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading Meanwhile, Maugis, habited as a pilgrim, convinced himself that the occult knowledge he possessed and had reluctantly used when pursued to the last extremity by Charlemagne, was the gift of Satan, rather than the strange manifestations of natural laws, whose workings were unknown at this period, except to the occult wisdom of the East, had determined to abandon all warlike actions, and by devoting himself to prayer and meditation, seek atonement in them for the terrible faults against God he had committed; but this was not to be, as events subsequently proved.