Albaycin
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From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
Alpujarras
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From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
amico
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
Barbarossanoun
Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190)
From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
Browne's
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
Che
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
being joined in close association
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
dalnounUS /dæl/
a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters
From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
degg'io
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
di
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
disseminatingverbUS /dɪˈseməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “disseminate” — cause to become widely known
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
dovrei
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
one or the other of two
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
libertade
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
Meno
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
Metastasio
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From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
mio
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
MoorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
morte
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
nemico
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
odiar
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
perseveredverbUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrd/
past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
quella
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
ricever
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
try to get or reach
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
vita
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From this reading _Browne's Barbarossa._ E ben degg'io, di libertade amico, Meno la morte odiar di quella vita, Che ricever dovrei dal mio nemico.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The forty chiefs, who had been elected in the revolt of the Albaycin, succeeded, as we have already seen, in disseminating their sentiments through many towns and villages in the jurisdiction of the Alpujarras: their efforts, however, were almost invariably unsuccessful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
which person or people
From this reading The intent, and not the deed, Is in our power; and therefore, who dares greatly Does greatly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Metastasio._ We must now recall the reader's attention to that portion of the history of the rebellious Moors, which is in some measure connected with our tale.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
but in spite of that
From this reading In most of their encounters, the Moors were either entirely worsted, or compelled to seek for safety in flight; yet they persevered in their designs.
