Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

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

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

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From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

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From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

the United States Army's principal law enforcement agency responsible for the conduct of criminal investigations for all levels of the Army anywhere in the world

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

plural of “energy” — (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 Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

time without end

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

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

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

a social unit living together

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

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From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

set up or found

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

a state of high honor

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

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

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

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

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

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

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

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

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

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

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

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

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

and nothing more

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

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From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

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From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

above and across; more than

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

existing or coming before

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

with speed

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

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

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

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

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

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From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

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

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

at the time that

From this reading He was in Cabezon, near Valladolid, occupied with the government of his kingdom, when he found that his health was rapidly failing, and he ordered that he should be brought to his Alcazar in Leon, to the bosom of his family, near to the holy temples erected by his never-to-be-forgotten religious fervour.

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

From this reading THE KING IS DEAD--LONG LIVE THE KING Some time has passed since the events which we have narrated in the preceding chapters.

which person or people

From this reading Fresh victories gained over the Moors, in the eastern portion of Castile, have raised more and more the glory of Don Fernando, of the Cid, and of the cavaliers who accompanied the latter.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Suddenly, however, both Castilians and Leonese were shocked by rumours which suddenly flew about in all directions: Don Fernando, the great, the noble the brave, the prudent and wise, was about to exchange his crown for a far richer one--one far more brilliant and lasting, for that which God places on the heads of the just in heaven.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.

a late time of life

From this reading Years, together with the constant fatigues endured in the defence of the Christian faith and in the government of the nation which the King of kings had placed in his charge, had broken down his health, had weakened his energies, and had brought him to the gates of eternity.