used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
(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 But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ESPLANADE AT LAVAUR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
capitulationnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
consulsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəlz/
plural of “consul” — a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading The consuls have stipulated for the safety of the inhabitants.
CrusadersnounUS /kruːˈseɪdərz/
plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
dictumnounUS /ˈdɪktəm/
an authoritative declaration
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
ESPLANADEnounUS /ˌespləˈnɑːd/
a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
From this reading THE ESPLANADE AT LAVAUR.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The consuls have stipulated for the safety of the inhabitants.
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 But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One night has passed since the surrender of Lavaur.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The consuls have stipulated for the safety of the inhabitants.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The consuls have stipulated for the safety of the inhabitants.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
LAVAUR
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From this reading THE ESPLANADE AT LAVAUR.
massacredverbUS /ˈmæsəkərd/
past form of “massacre” — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night has passed since the surrender of Lavaur.
not one, and not any
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night has passed since the surrender of Lavaur.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading One night has passed since the surrender of Lavaur.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The consuls have stipulated for the safety of the inhabitants.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading One night has passed since the surrender of Lavaur.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading The consuls have stipulated for the safety of the inhabitants.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESPLANADE AT LAVAUR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a heroic defense the city and Castle of Lavaur surrender to the Crusaders.
which person or people
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But obedient to the dictum of Pope Innocent III--"None need to keep faith with those who have failed in their faith to God"--despite the terms of the capitulation, almost all the prisoners are massacred, the rest are reserved for separate execution.
