used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
anew
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
(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 A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
Alphonso
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From this reading He asked Pedro the name of the King of Castile, and Pedro answered, King Alphonso.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He asked Pedro the name of the King of Castile, and Pedro answered, King Alphonso.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked Pedro the name of the King of Castile, and Pedro answered, King Alphonso.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
boarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
a youthful male person
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
Burgos
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From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
CastilenounUS /ˌkæˈstaɪl/
a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479
From this reading He asked Pedro the name of the King of Castile, and Pedro answered, King Alphonso.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
Chas-Chateil
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From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
carefully weighed
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
emissarynounUS /ˈeməseri/
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
endangeredadjectiveUS /enˈdeɪndʒərd/
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
horsemanshipnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/
skill in handling and riding horses
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
Icingla
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From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He asked Pedro the name of the King of Castile, and Pedro answered, King Alphonso.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He asked Pedro the name of the King of Castile, and Pedro answered, King Alphonso.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
outlandishadjectiveUS /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
PEDRO
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From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
a human being
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
believed likely
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
carry out
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
tiringadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
the act of using
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PEDRO THE PAGE The position of Pedro the page at Chas-Chateil was much endangered by the feat of horsemanship which he had performed.
which person or people
From this reading Moreover, the lady, who was already tiring of the page, was inclined to take this view of the case; but Father Peter, having again subjected the suspected person to examination, gave it as his deliberate opinion that he was in reality what he professed to be--one of a band of musicians from Burgos.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A general impression prevailed in the castle that he was an emissary of the powers of darkness, and that the wild boar, the black steed, the outlandish boy, and the Devil were all in league to bring some misfortune on the inmates.
youngster'snounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
possessive form of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The good chaplain had considered the matter gravely, and made use of the intelligence he drew from Oliver Icingla to test the youngster’s veracity.
