used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
anew
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading This explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading If he be yet alive, it is as great a marvel as ever minstrel’s lay hath told.”
(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 explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
Alured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
amazeverbUS /əˈmeɪz/
affect with wonder
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
exhale hard
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
emirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
any strong feeling
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
at any time
From this reading If he be yet alive, it is as great a marvel as ever minstrel’s lay hath told.”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
foemannoun
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If he be yet alive, it is as great a marvel as ever minstrel’s lay hath told.”
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he be yet alive, it is as great a marvel as ever minstrel’s lay hath told.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If he be yet alive, it is as great a marvel as ever minstrel’s lay hath told.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
MarvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
minstrel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he be yet alive, it is as great a marvel as ever minstrel’s lay hath told.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
MoslemnounUS /ˈmɑːzləm/
a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
on one occasion
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
RallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
RevelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
put a saddle on
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading This explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
self-commandnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This explanation was all the more satisfactory to the emir, that (as his next words showed) it agreed with his own opinion.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If he be yet alive, it is as great a marvel as ever minstrel’s lay hath told.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
which person or people
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
wilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Rallying his wonderful self-command, he said with perfect steadiness— “Marvel not, valiant emir, if thy words amaze me; for, in truth, a good knight of mine own land, who was as like to me as my image in a glass, hath long been accounted dead, and I myself deemed I had seen him slain with my own eyes.
the words that are spoken
From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
a late time of life
From this reading But instantly the wary Englishman was himself again, for the caution taught him by a two years’ struggle with the endless wiles of Moslem war, warned him at once of the imprudence of betraying such emotion before an enemy.
but in spite of that
From this reading If he be yet alive, it is as great a marvel as ever minstrel’s lay hath told.”
Zagal's
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From this reading An Astounding Revelation It was now El Zagal’s turn to be amazed at the effect that his words produced on his foeman; for Alured grew pale as death, and swayed in his saddle as if stunned by a blow.
