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From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
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From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
(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 HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
BAUDAS
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From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
cause to be bored
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
CALIFnounUS /ˈkælɪf/
the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
CHRISTIANSnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
having made preparations
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
malignantlyadverb
in a malignant manner, as of a tumor that spreads
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
Mausul
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From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
SaracensnounUS /ˈserəsənz/
plural of “saracen” — (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
SLAYverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
carry out
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
express in words
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading HOW THE CALIF OF BAUDAS TOOK COUNSEL TO SLAY ALL THE CHRISTIANS IN HIS LAND.
in the direction of
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading And he used daily to take counsel about this with the devotees and priests of his faith,{2} for they all bore the Christians like malice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
which person or people
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And, indeed, it is a fact, that the whole body of Saracens throughout the world are always most malignantly disposed towards the whole body of Christians.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was in the year of Christ{1} ... that there was a Calif at Baudas who bore a great hatred to Christians, and was taken up day and night with the thought how he might either bring those that were in his kingdom over to his own faith, or might procure them all to be slain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will tell you then this great marvel that occurred between Baudas and Mausul.
