Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost within sight of Sinai, he was still full of faith.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

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

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Four-and-twenty hours before he was not thus dejected.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading Four-and-twenty hours before he was not thus dejected.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

causing debilitation

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Almost within sight of Sinai, he was still full of faith.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

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From this reading Four-and-twenty hours before he was not thus dejected.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Almost within sight of Sinai, he was still full of faith.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

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

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Four-and-twenty hours before he was not thus dejected.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

treat with contempt

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

attach to a support

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

absolutely essential

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

not any; not one

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

above and across; more than

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

any competition

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Almost within sight of Sinai, he was still full of faith.

a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

not in physical motion

From this reading Almost within sight of Sinai, he was still full of faith.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

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

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Four-and-twenty hours before he was not thus dejected.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

at the time that

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

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

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Almost within sight of Sinai, he was still full of faith.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Alone, among strangers and foes, in pain and in peril, and without that energy which finds excitement in difficulty, and can mock at danger, which requires no counsellor but our own quick brain, and no champion but our own right arm, the high spirit of Tancred for the first time flagged.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading But his vexatious captivity, and the enfeebling consequences of this wound, dulled his spirit.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _A Pilgrim to Mount Sinai_ IT WAS not so much a conviction as a suspicion that Tancred had conveyed to the young Emir, when the pilgrim had confessed that the depressing thought sometimes came over him, that he was deficient in that qualification of race which was necessary for the high communion to which he aspired.