used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
how long something has existed
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
crusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
entitleverbUS /enˈtaɪtəl/
give the right to
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
the force of workers available
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
absolutely essential
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
personages
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From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
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 Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
saintlinessnoun
the quality of resembling a saint
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
ST
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From this reading ST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order to comprehend the crusade, of which he was leader, it is necessary to refer briefly to the character and career of the good and pious king, who, in the midst of disaster and danger, exhibited the courage of a hero and the resignation of a martyr.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
which person or people
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AMONG the names of the European princes associated with the history of the Holy War, that of St. Louis is one of the most renowned.
