1519
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From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
AlgiersnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
alliancesnounUS /əˈlaɪənsəz/
plural of “alliance” — the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
subject to appointment
From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
Barbarossanoun
Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190)
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
garrisons
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From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
the head of a state government
From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
Kheyr-ed-din
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From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
engage in
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
the local environment
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
reinforceverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
make stronger
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
get by special effort
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He began by sending an ambassador to Constantinople, and begged protection for the province of Algiers.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
carry out
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading His next step was to reinforce his garrisons at different parts of the coast and so secure his territory from attacks by sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, having been granted, he was appointed officially, in 1519, Governor of Algiers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
up-countryadverb
to or in the interior of a country or region
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
WASPSnounUS /wɑːsps/
plural of “wasp” — a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And in order to make for safety on the southern or landward side, he entered into alliances with the leading Arabian tribes up-country.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE WASPS AT WORK But if Barbarossa was dead, his sagacious brother Kheyr-ed-din was ready to take up his work, and he proceeded on more scientific principles.
