consider or hold as true
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
avengedadjectiveUS /əˈvendʒd/
for which vengeance has been taken
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
dearly loved
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Nothing could console Rodrigo; no hope of happiness remained to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
DIAZnounUS /ˈdiːæz/
Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
at any time
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Could the slayer of the Count of Gormaz hope for the love of Ximena Gome?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
Gome
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From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
Gormaz
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From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Nothing could console Rodrigo; no hope of happiness remained to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Could the slayer of the Count of Gormaz hope for the love of Ximena Gome?
HOW
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From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Could the slayer of the Count of Gormaz hope for the love of Ximena Gome?
not any; not one
From this reading Nothing could console Rodrigo; no hope of happiness remained to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could console Rodrigo; no hope of happiness remained to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Nothing could console Rodrigo; no hope of happiness remained to him.
RODRIGO
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From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
slayernounUS /ˈsleɪər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading Could the slayer of the Count of Gormaz hope for the love of Ximena Gome?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
which person or people
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
people who are wounded
From this reading His sword had deprived of life the father of his beloved: would she ever accept the hand of him who had wounded her parent to the death?
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He had almost recovered from the wounds which he had received in the combat; but there was another wound in his soul which science could not cure.
XIMENA
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From this reading HOW XIMENA DEMANDED JUSTICE FROM THE KING AGAINST RODRIGO DIAZ Some days have passed since Rodrigo avenged his father by killing Don Gome, Count of Gormaz.
