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From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
ACHMATH
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
(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 This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
subject to appointment
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
BAILO
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
wanted intensely
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
having made preparations
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
else
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the male ruler of an empire
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Then the Lord would say: “Do as you think right,” and so he would have the man forthwith executed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
having or given a form or shape
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Then the Lord would say: “Do as you think right,” and so he would have the man forthwith executed.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
highest in quality
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
how
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From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
Kaan
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From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Then the Lord would say: “Do as you think right,” and so he would have the man forthwith executed.
malefactorsnounUS /ˈmæləfæktərz/
plural of “malefactor” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
OPPRESSIONSnounUS /əˈpreʃənz/
plural of “oppression” — the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
others
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From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
a human being
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
reliancenounUS /rɪˈlaɪəns/
certainty based on past experience
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Then the Lord would say: “Do as you think right,” and so he would have the man forthwith executed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
Saracennoun
(historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
express in words
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
sorcerynounUS /ˈsɔːrsəri/
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the Lord would say: “Do as you think right,” and so he would have the man forthwith executed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Then the Lord would say: “Do as you think right,” and so he would have the man forthwith executed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
which person or people
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now one of these was a certain Saracen named ACHMATH, a shrewd and able man, who had more power and influence with the Grand Kaan than any of the others; and the Kaan held him in such regard that he could do what he pleased.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The fact was, as came out after his death, that Achmath had so wrought upon the Kaan with his sorcery, that the latter had the greatest faith and reliance on everything he said, and in this way did everything that Achmath wished him to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [CONCERNING THE OPPRESSIONS OF ACHMATH THE BAILO, AND THE PLOT THAT WAS FORMED AGAINST HIM.{1} You will hear further on how that there are twelve persons appointed who have authority to dispose of lands, offices, and everything else at their discretion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This person disposed of all governments and offices, and passed sentence on all malefactors; and whenever he desired to have any one whom he hated put to death, whether with justice or without it, he would go to the Emperor and say: “Such an one deserves death, for he hath done this or that against your imperial dignity.”
