used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But the envoy had little to add to what the letter itself contained.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
Alured
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From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
gotten under control
From this reading But the envoy had little to add to what the letter itself contained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
Counter-plot
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From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
emirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
any strong feeling
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
divisible by two
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
hill-fort
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From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the envoy had little to add to what the letter itself contained.
Katoom
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From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
keen-eyedadjective
having keen eyesight
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
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 He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
immediately past
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But the envoy had little to add to what the letter itself contained.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
provided with artificial light
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the envoy had little to add to what the letter itself contained.
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 He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
engage in
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
Morena
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From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
and nothing more
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
PlotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
express in words
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Plot and Counter-plot By a superhuman effort, Alured repressed his bitter sorrow at this sudden overthrow of his hopes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
Tormas
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From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the envoy had little to add to what the letter itself contained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
a Caucasian
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
which person or people
From this reading But the keen-eyed emir could not fail to see that he was sorely grieved; and, eager to lighten the trouble of one who had shown him such kindness, he called in the envoy, and questioned him closely, in the hope of learning something that might make the case less desperate.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At the last words, Alured passed his hand over his eyes to hide the sudden gleam that lit them up; for this news had a meaning for him, of which neither the speaker nor even the shrewd emir had any idea.
Zagal's
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From this reading He could only tell that the Moorish king had seemed much disturbed by the news of El Zagal’s capture—had shown great emotion at the suggestion that the prophecy which he had hitherto applied to El Katoom might refer to the White Knight instead—and had then had a long conference with some of his wisest counsellors, after which he had sent off El Katoom, with a strong guard, to the hill-fort of Tormas, on the southern slope of the Sierra Morena.
