used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
Anbiez
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From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
confined by bonds
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
Elzear
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From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
and nothing more
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
the force of workers available
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
the act of punishing
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elzear des Anbiez, brother of the sacred order, royal and military, of Our Lady of Mercy, for the redemption of captives, had in fact just appeared on the deck of the galley.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Father Elzear advanced with a slow step into the middle of the narrow passage which separated the two rows of benches on the galley.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
which person or people
From this reading But he never spared encouragement and consolation to those who were to undergo punishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The slaves welcomed his presence with a murmur of hope and satisfaction, for he always had some word of pity for these unhappy men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The recognised discipline of the galley was so severe, so inflexible, and of such relentless justice, that Father Elzear, notwithstanding the tender attachment which bound him to his brother, the commander, would not have dared ask the pardon of an offender.
