used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading XXI It was dawn after that night of tragedy.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
Alvigi
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From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
Councillors
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From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
the first light of day
From this reading XXI It was dawn after that night of tragedy.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
Fabrici
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From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
Famagosta
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From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
moving swiftly
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
set up or found
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
intriguingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
disturbingly provocative
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading XXI It was dawn after that night of tragedy.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
a particular point in time
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading XXI It was dawn after that night of tragedy.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
be obedient to
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
RealmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XXI It was dawn after that night of tragedy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
a special situation
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading XXI It was dawn after that night of tragedy.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
vaguestadjectiveUS /ˈveɪɡɪst/
superlative of “vague” — not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading But there was already silence in the corridor: no faintest echo of flying feet--no vaguest rustle of fluttering robes--a moment had sufficed for the mother's startled quest.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So lithe--so brave--so beautiful--so tortured--so resolute--she was a thing to curb and hold!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
at the time that
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
in or at the place that
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
which person or people
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From sheer exhaustion of passion the turmoil in the streets had subsided; the cries of indignant protest had ceased and the populace accepted their fate in sullen acquiescence, knowing themselves not strong enough to contest without aid those intriguing Councillors of the Realm who were entrenched behind the impregnable fortress of Famagosta where they held close captive the Sovereign they had sworn to defend and obey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Alvigi Fabrici, the tool of Ferdinand, would have liked to follow her and see the panting vision of her face, when she reached the cradle of her child--_and found him gone_.
XXInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading XXI It was dawn after that night of tragedy.
