used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
without doubt or question
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
CrusadernounUS /kruːˈseɪdər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did he wish to go to the Holy Land or not?
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
one or the other of two
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
falterverbUS /ˈfɔːltər/
be unsure or weak
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Did he wish to go to the Holy Land or not?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Did he wish to go to the Holy Land or not?
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Did he wish to go to the Holy Land or not?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
ReceivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
suffusedverbUS /səˈfjuːzd/
past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
From this reading A shadowy haze had suffused his heroic idol, duty, and he could not clearly distinguish either its form or its proportions.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
TANCREDnoun
Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Crusader Receives a Shock_ TANCRED passed a night of great disquiet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was agitated, his purposes indefinite; his confidence in himself seemed to falter.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Where was that strong will that had always sustained him? that faculty of instant decision which had given such vigour to his imaginary deeds?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Did he wish to go to the Holy Land or not?
